This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: LEGAL005283
- Review current research and best practices; synthesize that information into practical steps
- Keep up to date on new research, use-cases, court cases, etc
- Research legislative actions to determine impact
- Discuss findings with teammates
- Create communications and trainings
- Assist with implementation of contract management system
- Attend team meetings
- Represent the legal and compliance team at other company meetings
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from law school
- Interested in compliance, regulatory, artificial intelligence and general law department needs
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Able to distill complex information into practical advice
- Self-starter
- Curious
- Trust-worthy
- Flexible and generous paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) employer matching program
- Parental leave
- Wellness resources
- Charitable matching program
- Hybrid work
- On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
- Community outreach groups
- Tuition reimbursement
We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture
Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
This position, legal team intern, will be responsible for supporting a variety of legal & compliance projects. Specific projects are related to our Artificial Intelligence Governance Framework, implementation of a contract management system, establishing a regulatory monitoring system, assisting with privacy projects, and providing support for various compliance training initiatives. In addition, this intern position will provide support to other members of the Ascend legal team on a variety of corporate or business issues as they arise. This is a great opportunity to learn about compliance frameworks while also getting exposure to the in-house legal function.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the continental United States.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
BENEFITS
Fostering A Sense of Belonging
We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
About Ascend Learning
As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
#LI-NK1
About the company
Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.
An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.