Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid)

About the role

The Assistant General Counsel provides practical, business‑focused legal advice across AccessLex Institute and its affiliates, supporting day‑to‑day operations and strategic initiatives. This hybrid position reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer and works onsite in West Chester, PA one day per week.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including services, consulting, supply, vendor and data‑processing contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation, risk allocation, licensing, registrations and other corporate matters.
• Advise on privacy, data‑protection, information‑governance and data‑security requirements.
• Support governance of artificial‑intelligence and emerging‑technology initiatives, addressing contractual, data and intellectual‑property considerations.
• Partner with the Grants Program Administrator and research team to review grant agreements and develop grant‑related policies.
• Assist with loan‑servicer oversight and loan‑recovery functions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Required profile

• Licensed attorney capable of delivering business‑oriented legal advice.
• Experience balancing legal risk with organizational objectives.
• Ability to collaborate closely with internal stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement with one onsite day per week.
• Competitive annual salary range of $160,000‑$170,000.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven nonprofit with strong financial resources.