Fast Facts

Cambium Learning Group seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide legal counsel on public sector sales contracts and commercial agreements, working remotely in the U.S.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include negotiating and drafting public sector contracts, advising on RFP responses, maintaining contract templates, and managing ongoing business relationships.

Skills: Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Qualifications: A law degree and 5-7 years of in-house experience are required. Experience in education technology and data privacy agreements is preferred but not mandatory.

Location: This position is 100% remote in the United States.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $130,000 - $180,000.

Job Overview

Cambium Learning Group is seeking a commercial contracts attorney with 5-7 years of in-house experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of software and commercial agreements in the public sector. As a legal advisor, this role will require providing timely legal guidance and thought partnership with business partners and leadership. This position will be remote in the U.S.

Job Responsibilities

Negotiating and drafting public sector sales contracts and licensing agreements, including data privacy terms and agreements.

Advising and drafting responses to public sector requests for proposals.

Negotiating and drafting other commercial and software agreements, such as vendor, reseller and publishing agreements.

Serving as legal liaison to business partners regarding legal requirements, best practices, and strategies for managing risk.

Assisting in ongoing business relationships with customers, resellers, licensees, vendors and other business partners

Working collaboratively with a highly motivated team within a fast-paced company.

Creating and maintaining contract templates and processes.

Assisting in contract dispute resolution matters.

Occasional travel and extended hours at times may be required

Job Requirements

Education: law degree from a U.S. law school and admission to the bar of at least one state is required.

Prior experience: 5-7 years of in-house attorney experience drafting, reviewing and managing public sector commercial and other contracts and/or responding to RFPs. Experience with state and district level data privacy agreements is preferred but not required.

Education technology (K-12) industry experience (including working knowledge of FERPA, COPPA and CCPA) is preferred but not required.

Strong interpersonal communications and relationship-building skills to establish cross-cultural relationships with clients at all levels

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize work and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressures.

Highest integrity.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumlearning.com

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request an accommodation during the recruiting process, please contact px@cambiumlearning.com.

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