WestEd · 7 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $188K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide professional-level support to the Legal Department. The position includes a diverse set of responsibilities including:

Responsibilities include researching, drafting, and reviewing non-standard and complex contractual terms and agreements, including contracts in foreign jurisdictions, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, research agreements, data sharing agreements.

Drafting privacy policies and terms of service for WestEd products or online platforms.

Identifying potential legal risks in agreements and advising on mitigation strategies.

As part of a multi-department team (data privacy, office of research integrity), advise researchers on legal considerations related to research projects, including compliance with federal and state regulations governing student privacy, human subjects, data privacy, and grant requirements.

Review research agreements and data sharing agreements to ensure legal compliance.

Monitor changes in research regulations and advise the organization on necessary updates to policies and procedures.

Provide training and tools on research and technical assistance related legal issues.

Advise on protecting WestEd’s of intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

Assist with acquisition of intellectual property and permissions needed for use of 3rd parties’ intellectual property.

Advise on ownership and licensing contract provisions and agreements as they relate to data and works created.

Respond to public records act requests.

Advise on public agency procurement requirements including public bidding, interagency agreements, sole source, and business entity issues.

Support client departments in updating policies and procedures for operational effectiveness and compliance.

Draft, review, and advise upon real property agreements including leases and facility use agreements.

Provide legal support to the Facilities team on workplace safety issues.

Timely respond to legal inquiries in a variety of legal areas.

Perform additional legal services and responsibilities as needed.

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