Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Risk & Compliance

Job Description

Summary: The Associate General Counsel (Litigation, Risk & Compliance) is primarily responsible for handling pending and threaten (non-employment) litigation and material disputes; developing and overseeing the Company’s corporate compliance program; and providing advice and assistance with respect to the company’s Risk program.  Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel Litigation, Risk & Compliance has a strong corporate litigation and compliance background with good familiarity with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and associated matters.

Essential Functions:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

LITIGATION

• Oversee and direct all external (non-employment) litigation, arbitrations and similar contentious proceedings, including conducting early case assessments and develop litigation goals as needed
• Oversee and select external counsel, advise on settlement strategies and assist with appropriate ASC 450 reserve setting activities

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

• Develop and oversee the company’s corporate compliance program
• Conduct and oversee internal investigations as needed

RISK

• Review legal-related risk exposure of the company and recommend appropriate mitigants
• Team with internal audit to develop an appropriate Risk Management Program

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 1-2 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors/third party outsourced vendors.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• 12+ years of relevant private practice and in-house experience
• Must be a licensed attorney from an accredited law school with good credentials and stable work history

Certificates and Licenses: Juris Doctor (J.D.)

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to manage fast-paced workload and add value to multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-sufficient person who shows project ownership and enjoys working across departments
• Commitment to an “above and beyond” level of service at all times.
• Analyze complex transactions on a timely basis and memorialize necessary business and legal terms in well-developed agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively resolve complex legal issues in a manner that fosters business interests and advances company goals.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 15% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C (Preference for VA/DC)
   

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 
 

We anticipate the salary range to be $145,653.75-$233,046.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 
 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.