General Counsel

IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company with products used by 15 million students worldwide, is seeking a General Counsel to support the executive team and to optimize our organizational efficiency regarding legal matters, ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure to the business by supporting a broad spectrum of legal issues. The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to make prudent legal decisions. The General Counsel will be a member of the IXL Leadership team, providing counsel and guidance to support the strategic growth and direction of the company. #LI-HYBRID

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Directing all aspects of legal affairs at IXL and ensuring business policies and activities, including general corporate, data privacy and security, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, employment, litigation and risk management

Staying abreast of changes to law and regulations and advising management about impact and opportunity to the business

Leading the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization against others

Ensuring that all company communications, contracts, documents, filings and press releases undergo a legal review

Providing guidance and counsel to management on business transactions and initiatives

Conduct due diligence processes for potential mergers, acquisitions or strategic partnerships. Draft and review legal documents related to transactions, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Admittance to the California State Bar Association highly preferred

Must have a minimum of 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 + 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.

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com

Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages

Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects

Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.