Senior Counsel
Core
Primary attorney supporting the Degree business at 2U, focusing on university partner contracting and operational legal matters.
Role type
Senior Counsel (In-house Corporate Counsel)
Builds
Master service agreements and related contracts with university partners
Domain
Higher Education / Online Education / Legal Services
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, Higher education law, Intellectual property, Data privacy and security, Regulatory compliance, Legal risk management
Preferred skills
University operations knowledge, E-commerce law, Technology law, Online accessibility law
Technologies
Legal research tools, AI-powered legal tools
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate master service agreements with university partners; Lead the entire contracting process coordinating with business, finance, and compliance; Advise business leaders on contractual interpretation and legal risks; Counsel operations teams on day-to-day legal matters including disputes and student issues; Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in the online education industry.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC