33 Persona ยท 6 days ago
Corporate Lawyer
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years exp33 Persona is a mission-driven legal team in the education industry seeking a Deputy Corporate Counsel (Litigation). In this remote position, you will provide strategic employment law counseling, oversee litigation handled by outside firms, and ensure compliance across a multi-campus organization.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide employment law counseling to leadership and HR on hiring, discipline, leaves, accommodations, wage/hour, and policy matters
Conduct compliance counseling and policy reviews to align with federal/state regulations and best practices
Review subpoenas and legal process, providing guidance on proper response and organizational compliance
Implement and maintain the legal holds platform, including issuance, tracking, and release protocols
Monitor and manage outside litigation (primarily employment) handled by external law firms; assist with strategy, discovery, and settlement insights
Support internal investigations (employment-related and other matters), including fact development and documentation
Assist campus Title IX Coordinators with administration of Title IX policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and fair process
Serve as the Legal Department liaison to campus leadership on student disputes and resolution pathways
Collaborate closely with HR and operational leaders to proactively address legal risks and training needs
Contribute to Legal Department operations, workflows, matter tracking, and process improvements
Supervise assigned paralegals and office personnel: training, work planning, performance appraisals, coaching, recognition, and corrective actions as needed
Foster a culture of integrity, confidentiality, and high-quality work across the legal function
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Represent the organization at conferences and events to support professional growth and external engagement
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
5+ years of experience in private practice and/or corporate law departments
Active California State Bar membership
Proven ability to interpret federal and state statutes, regulations, case law, and complex legal documents
Experience preparing agreements, policies, presentations, and handbooks aligned with style and publication standards
Effective communicator with top management, employees, and boards of directors
Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
Legal research platforms: Westlaw or Lexis
Enterprise legal management (eBilling/matter management): e.g., CounselLink
Contract management systems: e.g., Cobblestone
Benefits
Professional development
Participation in conferences and training to grow your expertise and industry impact
Company
33 Persona
Based on the law of 33, we bring together the highest caliber candidates with today's leading educational organizations to create staffing solutions that work.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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