Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school., Strong knowledge of education-focused privacy laws such as FERPA, COPPA, and SOPIPA., Experience in providing legal guidance on data privacy and compliance issues., Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly in drafting contracts..

Key responsabilities:

Provide legal guidance on compliance with education-focused privacy laws.

Collaborate with product and business teams to integrate privacy principles into curriculum development.

Draft and negotiate privacy and data security terms in contracts with various stakeholders.

Conduct internal privacy risk assessments and provide training on privacy compliance and data protection.

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Counsel-Privacy will play a key role in ensuring compliance with privacy laws that impact Great Minds as it serves our mission to K-12 students, teachers, and educational institutions. This role will provide strategic legal guidance on data privacy, security, and compliance, enabling the company to develop and deliver curriculum products while maintaining trust with schools, educators, districts, and families.

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance on compliance with education-focused privacy laws, including FERPA, COPPA, SOPIPA, state student privacy laws, and applicable regulations.
Partner with product and business teams to ensure privacy principles are embedded into curriculum development and digital platforms.
Draft, review, and negotiate privacy and data security terms in contracts with schools, districts, vendors, and technology partners.
Develop and implement policies and best practices for handling student and educator data in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Monitor and interpret emerging privacy laws and regulatory trends, advising leadership on their impact on K-12 education.
Conduct internal privacy risk assessments and develop frameworks for data governance, security, and incident response.
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on privacy compliance, data protection, and best practices for handling student and educator data.

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