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    General Counsel - San Mateo, United States - IXL Learning

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    IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company with products used by 15 million students worldwide, is seeking a bright and talented individual to join our team as our in-house General Counsel.

    In this position, you'll play a key role in company legal and business affairs by partnering with leaders across Product, Development, Sales, HR and Finance to help drive continued growth and innovation at IXL.

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    The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional communication skills and have a keen eye for detail.

    You will have a passion for tackling challenges, solving problems and negotiating.

    As General Counsel, you will be a member of the IXL Leadership team, providing counsel and guidance to support the strategic growth and direction of the company.


    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

    • Direct all aspects of legal affairs at IXL including data privacy and security, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, employment and litigation
    • Risk management with a proactive ability to identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
    • Provide solution oriented legal advice to guide product development
    • Stay current on applicable laws, advising leaders on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the products or business
    • Lead the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of IXL against others
    • Ensure that all company communications, contracts, documents, filings and press releases undergo a legal review
    • Provide guidance and counsel to management on business transactions and initiatives
    • Conduct due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions or strategic partnerships. Draft and review legal documents related to these transactions, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks

    WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    • JD degree from an accredited law school
    • California Bar admission in good standing
    • 10+ years of legal experience gained in mid to large law firms and/or as in-house General Counsel or Associate General Counsel preferably in the education or technology industry
    • Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, data privacy and security, compliance, M&A, etc), with expertise in California law a plus
    • In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
    • Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
    • High degree of professional ethics and integrity
    • Excellent judgment and analytical skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to advise accordingly
    Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $450,000 to $600,000 + equity + benefits.

    The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position.

    Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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