Managing Counsel - Enterprise
Job Overview
Legal and Compliance is responsible for managing all legal and regulatory matters, including contracts, corporate governance, general compliance, academic compliance, employment law matters, intellectual property, product counseling, government relations, and claims. The team includes dedicated teams that support every aspect of Coursera's platform, including university, enterprise and industry partnerships.
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for an attorney who is passionate about business growth and education. We want a candidate who is energized by the challenges of growing a B2B business globally and being a strategic business partner for a dynamic team. This role will engage with all levels of employees and management, so interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are vital to strong working relationships. The position requires a strong background in government contracting and commercial law.
Responsibilities
Manage the Legal & Compliance Enterprise team in AMER and take responsibility for supporting many aspects of Coursera’s Enterprise business strategy in AMER, as well as the growth and development of the legal team in AMER
Manage the commercial contracting needs of the AMER team, both directly participating in contract negotiations ( with a focus on government contracts) and mentoring others
Build and maintain strong relationships with regional leadership and strategic partners and provide counsel on a potentially wide variety of legal matters, in partnership with other members of the Legal and Compliance team and outside counsel, on an as-needed basis
Educate business team members through ongoing training and support on sales and contractual matters, including developing internal knowledge, setting policy, creating self-service tools and participating in strategic discussions
Advise on risks and liabilities of proposed commercial transactions, product changes and implement legal initiatives to meet business objectives
Keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact Coursera’s commercial agreements and business practices in AMER
Basic Qualifications
15+ years of relevant legal practice experience
Must be currently admitted to practice as an attorney, and be in active status and good standing with at least one state bar
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, including experience in complex government transactions and counseling internal clients on such matters
5+ years as a team leader, managing a team of 3+ people, including experience managing and nurturing talent
Fluency in English and a high level of written and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
In-house counsel experience, ideally supporting a technology sales function
Experience building rapport with stakeholders at all levels of seniority across the business and the ability to explain complex concepts
Professional proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:
Compensation
US Zone 1 - San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro
This role is not available in Zone 1
US Zone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)
$170,000 - $200,000 USD
US Zone 3 - all other US locations
$156,400 - $184,000 USD
The range(s) listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.
Salary is just one component of Coursera’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSU’s.
A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity.
#LI-JC2
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Managing Counsel - Enterprise
Job Overview
Legal and Compliance is responsible for managing all legal and regulatory matters, including contracts, corporate governance, general compliance, academic compliance, employment law matters, intellectual property, product counseling, government relations, and claims. The team includes dedicated teams that support every aspect of Coursera's platform, including university, enterprise and industry partnerships.
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for an attorney who is passionate about business growth and education. We want a candidate who is energized by the challenges of growing a B2B business globally and being a strategic business partner for a dynamic team. This role will engage with all levels of employees and management, so interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are vital to strong working relationships. The position requires a strong background in government contracting and commercial law.
Responsibilities
Manage the Legal & Compliance Enterprise team in AMER and take responsibility for supporting many aspects of Coursera’s Enterprise business strategy in AMER, as well as the growth and development of the legal team in AMER
Manage the commercial contracting needs of the AMER team, both directly participating in contract negotiations ( with a focus on government contracts) and mentoring others
Build and maintain strong relationships with regional leadership and strategic partners and provide counsel on a potentially wide variety of legal matters, in partnership with other members of the Legal and Compliance team and outside counsel, on an as-needed basis
Educate business team members through ongoing training and support on sales and contractual matters, including developing internal knowledge, setting policy, creating self-service tools and participating in strategic discussions
Advise on risks and liabilities of proposed commercial transactions, product changes and implement legal initiatives to meet business objectives
Keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact Coursera’s commercial agreements and business practices in AMER
Basic Qualifications
15+ years of relevant legal practice experience
Must be currently admitted to practice as an attorney, and be in active status and good standing with at least one state bar
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, including experience in complex government transactions and counseling internal clients on such matters
5+ years as a team leader, managing a team of 3+ people, including experience managing and nurturing talent
Fluency in English and a high level of written and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
In-house counsel experience, ideally supporting a technology sales function
Experience building rapport with stakeholders at all levels of seniority across the business and the ability to explain complex concepts
Professional proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:
Compensation
US Zone 1 - San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro
This role is not available in Zone 1
US Zone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)
$170,000 - $200,000 USD
US Zone 3 - all other US locations
$156,400 - $184,000 USD
The range(s) listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.
Salary is just one component of Coursera’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSU’s.
A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity.
#LI-JC2