Counsel, Edupreneur Resource Center (ERC)

Stand Together

Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americas boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countrysbiggest problems from education to the economy broken communities and toxic division among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding thought leadership a network of peers and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

Within education our vision is to enable every student to discover and develop their unique potential and purpose. We advance this vision by supporting a transition from a one-size-fits-all system to a dynamic ecosystem of diverse high-quality educational options that are tailored to individual needs.

The Stand Together Edupreneur Resource Center (the ERC) plays a key role in this effort by equipping education entrepreneurs with the legal and regulatory knowledge they need to launch and grow innovative education ventures.

About the Role

Stand Together seeks a highly motivated and entrepreneurial attorney to join its in-house legal team as Counsel Edupreneur Resource Center.

This role combines development of scalable legal resources and direct engagement with entrepreneurs with an emphasis on resource this role you will empower education entrepreneurs by translating complex legal and regulatory frameworks into clear practical and actionable guidance for non-lawyers. You will develop scalable resources and provide individualized support that enables founders to confidently navigate compliance challenges.

Candidates available to work in-person in Arlington VA preferred; remote candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of law innovation and social impact. You will help remove legal and regulatory barriers that limit the growth of new and diverse education models directly contributing to the ability of education entrepreneurs to operate free from regulatory overreach and the freedom for students and families to access the right educational option for them.

Important Note: The ERC does not provide legal representation or form attorney-client relationships. Instead it delivers general legal information and practical guidance to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and advocate for themselves.

How You Will Contribute

Develop Scalable Resources: You will create high-quality user-friendly legal content including guides templates FAQs and toolkits. You will design and deliver educational programming such as webinars trainings and online courses. You will continuously refine materials based on user needs changes in law and emerging legal developments.
Provide Practical Legal Guidance: You will engage directly with ERC customers (entrepreneurs) to help them understand applicable legal and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. You will conduct legal research and synthesize findings into clear risk-informed guidance for non-lawyers. You will identify common legal pathways and practical considerations for navigating regulatory barriers.
Support Strategic Litigation & Policy Efforts: Occasionally you will collaborate with internal and external partners on litigation and policy initiatives that expand educational entrepreneurship. You will contribute legal research issue spotting and analysis to advance these efforts.
Act as a Strategic Thought Partner: You will help shape the ERCs strategy priorities and offerings based on strategic goals legal trends and customer needs. You will identify systemic barriers facing education entrepreneurs and recommend scalable solutions.
Collaborate and Innovate: You will partner across the Stand Together legal team to improve processes tools and service delivery. You will bring forward creative approaches to balancing legal risk with mission-driven impact.

What You Will Bring

J.D. and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
2 years of legal practice experience with a law firm or in-house counsel team
Strong foundation in small business regulatory or general corporate law
Desire to work across multiple subject matter areas and quickly develop knowledge
Excellent research writing and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear practical guidance that is easily understandable by non-lawyers
Experience working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
An entrepreneurial spirit that adjusts well to a changing environment
High level of judgment attention to detail and professional integrity
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethers vision and principled approach to solving problems and a commitment to stewarding our culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect.

Standout Candidates May Bring

Experience advising startups small businesses or mission-driven organizations
Litigation experience including exposure to regulatory or constitutional issues
Familiarity with education law nonprofit law or multi-state regulatory compliance
Experience creating educational content or delivering trainings to non-legal audiences

What Sets You Apart

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity
Strong problem-solving orientation with a focus on practical outcomes
A sincere desire to support mission-driven organizations focused on bottom-up (vs. top-down) solutions free markets and limited government
Integrity humility and a contribution mindset
Ability to balance legal risk with innovation and impact
Commitment to continuous learning and intellectual curiosity

What We Offer

Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values:Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM) a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress such as dignity openness and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. That is why were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty dignity and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americas boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countrysbiggest problems from education to the economy broken communities and toxic division among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources incl...