Senior Counsel, Employment Law
Role Overview
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement.
We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
Key Skills for This Role
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Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Member of a state Bar with the ability to act as in-house counsel.
- Strong legal foundation of at least 5 years practicing law ideally including at least two years of experience in a well-regarded national law firm and/or in-house legal department of a mid to large size corporation or company.
- Experience drafting and managing inbound and outbound commercial contracts including enterprise and customer contracts, vendor and professional services agreements, and sales agreements.
- Experience advising commercial clients on employment and labor laws and regulations and the application of those laws/regulations to the client’s operations.
- Excellent drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the desire to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- The Senior Counsel is a member of Kaplan North America’s Legal function and reports to the General Counsel or Associate General Counsel.
- Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes: Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure) Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.
- At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.
- For full-time positions, Kaplan has three Salary Grades. This position is Salary Grade C: $126,599 to $264,502. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws. #LI-Remote
- Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
- We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.
- For full-time positions, Kaplan has three Salary Grades. This position is Salary Grade C: $126,599 to $264,502. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws.
- Location
- Remote/Nationwide, USA
- Additional Locations
- Employee Type
- Employee
- Job Functional Area
- Employment Law
- Business Unit
- 00091 Kaplan Higher ED
- Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
- Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
- Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.
Location
- Remote/Nationwide, USA
- Additional Locations
- Employee Type
- Employee
- Job Functional Area
- Employment Law
- Business Unit
- 00091 Kaplan Higher ED
- Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
- Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
- Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
- Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.
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