Education Senior Counsel

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve. We have an immediate opening for an Education Senior Counsel with at least eight years of experience preferred. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link.

Responsibilities

• Advising private, religious, and public educational institutions of all levels (with a particular focus on K-12) and educational service providers in all aspects of advising on education regulatory landscapes, operational challenges, and employment law.
• Providing education regulatory advising for schools opening across the country, including guidance on state-specific licensing, accreditation, and operational compliance requirements.
• Articulating legal strategies and courses of action.
• Effectively handling multiple projects under pressure.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience advising private, religious, and public educational institutions of all levels (with a particular focus on K-12) and educational service providers in all aspects of advising on education regulatory landscapes, operational challenges, and employment law.
• Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which you are applying or commitment to obtaining one as soon as possible.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure.
• Exceptional judgment.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in handling state and federal government filed complaints and familiarity with FERPA, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, EPA, ADA, Section 504, IDEA, and ADEA is preferred.
• Experience providing education regulatory advising for schools opening across the country, including guidance on state-specific licensing, accreditation, and operational compliance requirements, is highly valued.
• Commitment to the community.

Skills

• Exceptional judgment.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Pay

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Washington, D.C., and Vermont is $250,000-$325,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.