Staff Attorney

WGU

Salt Lake City, UT, US
Base: $97,100.00 - $145,600.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Onsite (4 days a week)
Intellectual property law
Student affairs legal issues
Privacy law
WGU is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services across various areas for its nonprofit entities, focusing on improving access to higher education. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and up to three years of legal experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and managing multiple legal matters

Job Summary

  • The Staff Attorney will provide a wide range of legal services to a large, technically adept conglomerate of nonprofit entities.
  • Essential Functions include legal research, analysis, and project support on a variety of client issues including intellectual property, student affairs, privacy, employment, and regulatory compliance.
  • The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

WGU is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services across various areas for its nonprofit entities, focusing on improving access to higher education. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and up to three years of legal experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and managing multiple legal matters.

Salary

Base: $97,100.00 - $145,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Intellectual property law
  • Student affairs legal issues
  • Privacy law
  • Employment law
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Contract review and drafting

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Adaptability to new legal areas

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Licensed to practice law in Utah
  • Up to 3 years of legal experience
  • Ability to work in Salt Lake City office 4 days/week

Work Rights

Licensed to practice law in Utah

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