Required as Legal Counsel

Job Description

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMYKhan Academy is a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. We already reach millions of students every month and are growing rapidly, and right now we re hard at work helping learners address any unfinished learning that the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused. We also know that not all communities have been impacted equally by this pandemic, which makes our work focusing on providing equitable solutions to historically under-resourced communities even more important.WE ARE DRIVEN BY OUR COMMUNITY Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life and so do we. We are fun, diverse, quirky people that come from a variety of backgrounds. Our team includes people from academia and from high tech companies and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, not just because it s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Valuing diversity, equity and inclusion is necessary for us to actualize our mission and truly impact the communities we serve. We believe that the best way to provide impactful education is to create a diverse team of people from different backgrounds, races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and experiences. We re a hardworking team that s passionate about helping learners and teachers around the globe! We strive to be world class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional.Legal Counsel Khan Academy is looking for a mid-level lawyer to join our legal team as we seek to serve even more learners. Our Legal Counsel will provide broad-based transaction support as we scale our operations to meet growth in demand for our school district services. Reporting to our General Counsel and working closely with our Senior Corporate Counsel, the role will include direct support for internal business clients as well as working with other legal team members in a collaborative coverage model.If you are looking for the opportunity to make a significant impact, have a passion for education, and are interested in developing or deepening your skills in high-demand competencies relating to privacy and EdTech, this role provides a great opportunity to apply your skills and experience to help take your career and our nonprofit mission to the next level.THE ROLE
• Provide broad based transactional support including support for sales, vendor management and major funder agreements.
• Support our school district partnerships team, including preparation, review and negotiation of school district service contracts and support for renewals.
• Act as a first-line business partner to one or more functional teams within the organization.
• Responsible for review and negotiation of NDAs and basic vendor agreements.
• Assist with review and guidance on matters relating to ownership and use of content and brand assets.
• Assume responsibility for maintenance of certain aspects of our privacy compliance program.
• Contribute to foundational improvements, including development of team resources such as templates, playbooks, guidance and training materials.
• Handle other matters as need arises.
WHAT YOU BRING
• Must have a JD from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• 4-8 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience advising companies in the technology / online services sector.
• Strong corporate generalist with demonstrated ability to handle a wide range of matters with minimal supervision. The role is well-suited to a motivated self-starter that wants to broaden their skill set in a role that will continue to grow with the business.
• Some experience handling regulatory compliance matters and related contractual commitments. A solid foundation in privacy, security, & data protection will be extremely helpful.
• Strong business judgment. You are adept at analyzing, assessing and communicating business and legal/compliance risks, and at developing practical solutions to manage risk.
• Able to work independently and know when it is appropriate to escalate an issue or seek guidance.
• Adept at building strong relationships and working cross-functionally.
• Able to manage expectations and make decisions about how to prioritize the needs of various stakeholders.
• You will need to develop and maintain a deep understanding of student data privacy regulations (FERPA, COPPA and similar state laws) that impact our operations.
• Certification in privacy or data security (CIPP or similar) is preferred but not required.
PERKS AND BENEFITSWe may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team extremely well!
• Competitive salaries and annual bonuses
• Ample paid time off as needed we are about getting things done, not face time
• Generous parental leave
• A fun, high-caliber team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant
• The ability to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
• Affinity groups where Parents, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Women and Gender Minorities, and LGBTQIA+ identified folks come together
• And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life.
MORE ABOUT US
• Sal s TED talk from 2011
• Sal s TED talk from 2015
• Our team: http://www.khanacademy.org/about/the-team
OUR COMPANY VALUESLive & breathe learnersWe deeply understand and empathize with our users. We leverage user insights, research, and experience to build content, products, services, and experiences that our users trust and love. Our success is defined by the success of our learners and educators.Take a standAs a company, we have conviction in our aspirational point of view of how education will evolve. The work we do is in service to moving towards that point of view. However, we also listen, learn and flex in the face of new data, and commit to evolving this point of view as the industry and our users evolve.Embrace diverse perspectivesWe are a diverse community. We seek out and embrace a diversity of voices, perspectives and life experiences leading to stronger, more inclusive teams and better outcomes. As individuals, we are committed to bringing up tough topics and leaning into different points of view with curiosity. We actively listen, learn and collaborate to gain a shared understanding. When a decision is made, we commit to moving forward as a united team.Work responsibly and sustainablyWe understand that achieving our audacious mission is a marathon, so we set realistic timelines and we focus on delivery that also links to the bigger picture. As a non-profit, we are supported by the generosity of donors as well as strategic partners, and understand our responsibility to our finite resources. We spend every dollar as though it were our own. We are responsible for the impact we have on the world and to each other. We ensure our team and company stay healthy and financially sustainable.Bring out the joyWe are committed to making learning a joyful process. This informs what we build for our users and the culture we co-create with our teammates, partners and donors.Cultivate learning mindsetWe believe in the power of growth for learners and for ourselves. We constantly learn and teach to improve our offerings, ourselves, and our organization. We learn from our mistakes and aren t afraid to fail. We dont let past failures or successes stop us from taking future bold action and achieving our goals.Deliver wowWe insist on high standards and deliver delightful, effective end-to-end experiences that our users can rely on. We choose to focus on fewer things each of which aligns to our ambitious vision so we can deliver high-quality experiences that accelerate positive measurable learning with our strategic partners.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. ,

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