Jobs · Legal

Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteLegalTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of agreements with school districts, service providers, and strategic collaborators.
  • Counsel business teams on student information privacy obligations under applicable federal and state education laws and regulations.
  • Oversee legal and compliance considerations tied to education technology offerings, identifying risks and recommending workable solutions.
  • Evaluate advertising, promotional materials, and product-related statements to help ensure legal accuracy and reduce exposure.
  • Provide legal support on workforce matters, including employment practices and human resources issues as they arise.
  • Advise on intellectual property matters involving software assets, instructional materials, branding, copyrights, and related protections.
  • Cook up with external legal counsel on claims, disputes, or litigation and assist with strategy, documentation, and case management.

Requirements

  • Active license to practice law in good standing.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and interpreting commercial contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of privacy requirements affecting student data and education-related operations.
  • Background handling compliance issues in a regulated or technology-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with employment law and HR-related legal matters.
  • Experience addressing intellectual property questions involving software, content, trademarks, or copyrights.
  • Working knowledge of litigation processes, including discovery, motion practice, and legal briefing.
  • Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an educational setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

  • Contract Law
  • Data Privacy Compliance
  • Education Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Litigation Support
  • Human Resources
  • Technology Law

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan

Pay

$62,000 to $72,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time contract/temporary position

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