Paralegal

Summary

Join our dynamic Legal team as a Paralegal (Privacy and Compliance) and play a crucial role in ensuring the Foundation's legal integrity and compliance. Based remotely in Georgia or Minnesota, you will provide essential legal and compliance support, focusing on US school data compliance and vendor assessments. Responsibilities include assisting with vendor assessment questionnaires, supporting the implementation of Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs), and conducting legal research related to student data privacy. You will also draft and review contracts, track developments in US data protection law, and ensure compliance with non-profit registration requirements. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience in a legal setting with exposure to US data security and privacy compliance. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience working in a legal setting, with exposure to US data security and privacy compliance
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to provide commercially sound legal advice aligned with the organisation's objectives and risk appetite

Responsibilities

• Assist with US school district vendor assessment questionnaires
• Support the evaluation and implementation of Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) including the National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) for US school districts
• Support the implementation and use of data privacy and security compliance tools (e.g. Drata)
• Draft and review US commercial contracts and agreements
• Conduct US legal research, in particular laws and regulations relating to student data privacy (e.g., FERPA, COPPA)
• Track developments in US data protection law and advise the legal team on impacts
• Ensure compliance with US non-profit registration and reporting requirements
• Manage DPIAs for the Foundation’s US operations, using the OneTrust platform
• Develop and maintain US-specific legal templates and guidance
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of US student data privacy requirements (e.g., FERPA, COPPA) and vendor assessment processes is highly desirable
• Experience using legal/compliance platforms is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive leave allowance
• From day one, you'll benefit from 15 days of annual leave
• Company-wide close down
• Enjoy an additional 3 days of paid leave as the company closes down at the end of each year
• Generous Retirement Savings Plan (401)(k)
• Secure your future with our generous pension plan. The Foundation matches 100% of employees contributions up to the first 5%
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare
• Prioritise your well-being with private healthcare through the UnitedHealthcare UHC Premier w/Care Cash Platinum cover
• Group Term Life & Disability Insurance
• Gain peace of mind with Guardian life insurance and disability insurance
• Dedicated Learning and Development Time
• Invest in your growth with our dedicated Learning and Development afternoons every other Wednesday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
• Flexible Work Hours
• Achieve work-life balance with flexible working arrangements to accommodate childcare and other commitments
• Generous Family Leave Policy
• Support your family with our comprehensive and generous family leave policy
• Travel Support
• Benefit from our season ticket loan to make your commute easier