[Remote] Assistant General Counsel, Consumer Protection & External Affairs

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-04

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strategic Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and serve as in-house counsel on various matters. The role involves assisting with federal regulatory matters, litigation, and providing legal analysis on policy matters.

Assist with federal regulatory matters related to two accredited institutions of higher education
Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings to which the company is a party
Provide legal analysis and advice to administrators on policy matters, especially regulatory compliance issues
Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators
Negotiate and draft contracts: draft legal documents and policies
Research federal and state legal questions
Assist with general corporate matters
Review university programs, procedures, and policies for legal compliance
Provide legal and compliance training to in-house clients

Provides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel to Strategic Education on a wide variety of matters
Assist with federal regulatory matters related to two accredited institutions of higher education
Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings to which the company is a party
Provide legal analysis and advice to administrators on policy matters, especially regulatory compliance issues
Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators
Negotiate and draft contracts: draft legal documents and policies
Research federal and state legal questions
Assist with general corporate matters
Review university programs, procedures, and policies for legal compliance
Provide legal and compliance training to in-house clients
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong computer/word processing skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability and willingness to apply independent judgment in a dynamic environment
At least three years of experience in the practice of law
Bachelor's degree and JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Bar admission, or ability to become admitted, in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, or Washington, DC
Must be able to travel 10% of the time
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Typical office setting
Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Access information using a computer
Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain
Effectively cope with stressful situations
Strong mental acuity
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job
Higher education experience preferred

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts

Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is dedicated to enabling economic mobility with education. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.strategiceducation.com/home/default.aspx.

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