Legal Counsel & Sr. Director of Compliance

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For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

POSITION TITLE: Senior Director, Legal Counsel
REPORTS TO: SVP, Legal & Compliance
MANAGES: Licensing Compliance Associates

Position Overview

The Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance will support the SVP, Legal & Compliance in managing a wide range of legal matters across the organization, including contracting, real estate, employment law, learner-related issues and regulatory compliance. This role will also lead the organization’s educational licensing and compliance function and manage a small team of two Compliance Associates. The ideal candidate will be an agile legal counsel with the ability to rapidly master and operate across a wide range of complex legal domains and bring strong legal experience, particularly in nonprofit, education, or government regulated settings, along with demonstrated experience in compliance, licensing, and team supervision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is eager to work across a broad and dynamic spectrum of legal disciplines and who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will be intellectually agile, business and strategy minded, and able to quickly master complex and evolving legal domains. This role requires a highly collaborative professional with strong judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

Legal:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including commercial agreements, service contracts, MOUs, data sharing agreements, commercial leases and government contracts
• Provide legal guidance on employment-related issues across a multi-state workforce, including policies, accommodations, and employee relations
• Provide legal guidance on learner-related policy and legal matters
• Work in close collaboration with teams across the organization on multidisciplinary and cross-departmental projects and initiatives
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on diverse substantive and procedural issues across a diverse range of legal domains
• Contribute to the development and review of internal policy documents and procedures
• Assist in litigation management and coordination with external counsel as needed

Regulatory Licensing & Compliance:

• Oversee all state licensure, exemption, and regulatory filings for educational programs across 30+ jurisdictions:
• Lead the development and submission of detailed licensing and exemption applications, working cross-functionally to gather necessary documentation
• Oversee licensing and compliance records; ensure timely renewals and updates with regulatory bodies
• Manage ETPL (Eligible Training Provider List) applications and updates in coordination with campuses
• Conduct audits of campus operations; prepare summary reports and partner with staff to implement corrective actions
• Monitor and respond to changes in state regulatory requirements affecting operations
• Provide direct support to campus leaders on compliance expectations, timelines, and documentation
• Conduct legal research, and provide counsel on regulatory and operational issues af