Senior Counsel

Summary

Join Great Minds as their Senior Counsel-Privacy, reporting to the General Counsel. You will ensure compliance with privacy laws impacting K-12 students, teachers, and institutions. This strategic role provides legal guidance on data privacy, security, and compliance, enabling the company to maintain trust. You will partner with various teams, draft contracts, develop policies, monitor legal trends, conduct risk assessments, and provide training. The position requires 7+ years of experience advising on privacy laws, deep knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, and state laws, strong contract negotiation skills, and a J.D. from an accredited law school. The location is flexible, with options in the DC Metro Area or Metro Atlanta, offering remote work with occasional in-office meetings.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience advising on privacy laws, preferably in the education, technology, or curriculum development sectors
• Deep knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, and state-specific student privacy laws, with an understanding of global privacy trends affecting K-12 institutions
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with business needs, offering practical, risk-based guidance
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills related to data privacy and security
• Ability to work cross-functionally, influencing stakeholders in legal, product, technology, digital, and business teams
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on compliance with education-focused privacy laws, including FERPA, COPPA, SOPIPA, state student privacy laws, and applicable regulations
• Partner with product and business teams to ensure privacy principles are embedded into curriculum development and digital platforms
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy and data security terms in contracts with schools, districts, vendors, and technology partners
• Develop and implement policies and best practices for handling student and educator data in compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Monitor and interpret emerging privacy laws and regulatory trends, advising leadership on their impact on K-12 education
• Conduct internal privacy risk assessments and develop frameworks for data governance, security, and incident response
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on privacy compliance, data protection, and best practices for handling student and educator data

Benefits

• Remote work, flexible hours
• The expected base salary range for this position is $155,000-$176,000