ABOUT US
Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.
If you are an experienced legal professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for an Associate General Counsel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the Legal team, the Associate General Counsel provides strategic legal support and advice to drive organizational objectives. This position manages legal risk and ensures compliance across key operational areas, such as compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, commercial contracts, legal operations, corporate governance, or litigation management. The role involves providing independent legal advice on a broad range of matters including product and service offerings, deal structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements, providing day-to-day counseling to business stakeholders, and staying current on legal trends to support the organization’s growth and innovation.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
This role requires:
- Candidates must live in the United States.
- Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
- 8-10 years of legal experience with a focus on one or more of the following: compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management or commercial contracts.
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and an active member of the Bar.
- Subject Matter Expertise: In-depth knowledge of legal areas such as compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management or commercial contracts, with a track record of applying this expertise in a technology or non-profit environment.
- Strategic Execution: Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice that influences leadership and stakeholder outcomes.
- Problem Solving: Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, identifying issues and finding innovative ways to overcome them while managing risks.
- Communication: Understands audience needs and tailors written and verbal communications to foster collaboration; delivers direct, straightforward information.
- Digital Literacy: Proficiency in digital tools to collaborate effectively in virtual contexts, enhance productivity, and handle data responsibly and securely.
- Diligence & Adaptability: Pays meticulous attention to quality standards while showing flexibility in adjusting to new tasks, changing priorities, or shifts in the work environment.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Additional certifications in relevant subject matter areas.
- A passion for higher education is a plus.
PAY RANGE
- $160,960 - $181,080
Benefits
Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:
- Work-Life balance
- Virtual-first office
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays*
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
*floating holidays prorated depending on start date
- Virtual-first support
- Choice of PC of MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Financial security
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 5% company contribution
- additional 5% company match
- 3-year vesting schedule
- Participation may begin immediately
- Health & wellness
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company provided life and ad&d insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
- Career development
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Additional perks
- Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
- Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
- Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
- Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
- 1Password family account
We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
HOW DO I APPLY
To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.
PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:
During the recruiting process, please note that Common App will never:
- Provide a job offer without an interview
- Ask for payment to process documents, purchase equipment or for any other reason
- Request banking or credit card information
- Direct you to third-party services to obtain visas or other documentation
As we work alongside you through our recruitment process, please remain alert and never provide financial information or payment to anyone claiming to offer a job opportunity.
If you believe you’re a victim of a job scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state attorney general. To learn more about job scams, read the FBI’s public service announcement or visit the FTC site.
Skills Required
- Must live in the United States
- Willingness to travel to attend the twice-annual Common App Retreat
- 8–10 years of legal experience focused on compliance, intellectual property, data privacy, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation management, or commercial contracts
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school
- Active membership in a state Bar
- In-depth subject matter expertise in relevant legal areas, applied in a technology or nonprofit environment
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice
- Solution-oriented problem-solving and risk management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Digital literacy and ability to collaborate effectively in virtual contexts
- Meticulous attention to quality and adaptability to changing priorities
- Additional certifications in relevant subject matter areas
- Passion for higher education
What We Do
Common App is a not-for-profit organization of nearly 900 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. Since 1975, Common App has been committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.
