Higher Education Regulatory and Accreditation Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

PositionWe have an immediate opening for a Higher Education Regulatory and Accreditation Senior Counsel with at least eight years of experience preferred, including three years specialized in higher education regulatory matters. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. This position has the possibility of a reduced billable-hour requirement and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on complex regulatory matters within the higher education sector, including Title IV, financial aid, accreditation, structural changes/ownership changes (mergers & acquisitions), and general higher education compliance.
• Contribute to the development of firm knowledge and educational resources related to higher education law.
• Independently manage projects, interface with clients on specific issues, and direct junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Occasionally travel to client meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

Preferred

at least eight years of experience, including three years specialized in higher education regulatory matters.

Demonstrated experience with Title IV, accreditation, and/or institutional structural changes/ownership within the higher education landscape.

Previous work with higher education regulatory agencies, accrediting agencies, and/or in-house at educational institutions; preferred experience includes privacy law (beyond FERPA), research, healthcare, consumer finance, student funding mechanisms, accreditor recognition requirements, or foreign school operations.

Excellent academic credentials, commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure.

Exceptional judgment, ability to handle multiple projects, excellent communication and writing abilities, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.

Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office or commitment to obtaining one as soon as possible.

Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Compensation RangesPursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $170,000-$350,000, in Colorado is $175,000-$270,000, and in Minnesota is $170,000-$300,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

ApplicationQualified candidates should submit a resume and law school transcript through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com.EOE#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Communication Skills, Consumer Finance, Customer Relations, Diversity, Education Regulations, Educational Accreditation, Entrepreneurship, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Financial Aid, Funding, Healthcare, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Multitasking, Privacy Regulations, Project/Program Management, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Student Financial Services, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

About the Company

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