Khan Academy Turkce is hiring a
Senior Legal Counsel in United States

Summary

The job is for a Senior Legal Counsel - International Operations fellowship at Khan Academy, a non-profit organization providing free education globally. The role involves transactional support, coordination with local counsel, acting as a business partner to international teams, supporting privacy compliance efforts, and driving the creation of standardized processes.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of legal practice experience, preferably including in-house experience at a technology company with international operations
• Strong interest in our mission, and in making a positive difference in the lives of millions of learners, parents, and teachers
• Experience in managing corporate transactions internationally, with an unwavering focus on detail, consistency, and efficiency
• Experience in global data privacy, coupled with a commitment to develop and maintain a deep understanding of privacy regulations relevant to Khan Academy’s operations
• Experience researching and analyzing regulatory compliance matters and advising on processes to support ongoing compliance
• Strong business judgment: you can analyze, assess and communicate business and legal risks, and develop practical solutions to manage risk
• Adept at building strong relationships and working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage expectations and make decisions about how to prioritize the needs of various international teams
• Must have a JD or LLM from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of at least one US state bar association

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional support, with an emphasis on international school programs and developing of our services model in Brazil and India
• Coordinate with local counsel in various jurisdictions to ensure that our efforts align with local regulations and to obtain transactional advice
• Act as the business partner to international teams within Khan Academy, providing first-line support for legal and transactional advice
• Support our privacy compliance efforts, with a special focus on international regulations, ensuring our practices are harmonized across borders
• Drive the creation and adoption of standardized processes to scale our global programs in a consistent manner
• Develop resources such as contract templates, compliance guides, and training materials tailored for international operations
• Tackle additional legal matters as they arise, with a global perspective

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in privacy or data security (CIPP or similar)
• Prior work in privacy compliance programs aligned to major national and international privacy laws (for example, the California CPRA, E.U. GDPR and similar laws)
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations applicable to child and student privacy

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority
• Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
• Generous parental leave
• An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
• The chance 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
• Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
• And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life