Higher Education Associate Attorney

2 days ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Akerman LLP Full-time $385,000 - $440,000/year
Akerman LLP seeks a Higher Education Associate with 5 to 7 years of experience to join the firm’s Higher Education & Collegiate Athletics Practice of its Government Strategies Practice Group. Candidates should have experience advising colleges, universities, and other educational institutions on higher education regulatory and compliance matters, including federal and state regulatory compliance, accreditation, state licensure, Title IV, Title IX, FERPA, the Clery Act, student discipline and accommodations, and institutional governance. General litigation experience including motions practice and handling discovery is preferred. Experience representing higher education institutions in government investigations, audits, compliance reviews, or enforcement matters is also preferred, as is experience with collegiate athletics and NCAA compliance matters, including name, image, and likeness (NIL), student-athlete eligibility, gender equity, or related regulatory issues. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills are required. The preferred location for this position is Atlanta, Chicago, or Los Angeles; however, other office locations may be considered. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) in the jurisdiction of resident office location. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are available. Annual base

salary:
$385,000
- $440,000. In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a pre-tax transit or parking benefit (depending on location). About the Firm Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com. Firm Recognitions
• Top 100 U.
S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.
S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360) Equal Employment Opportunity Policy We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup. Note to Search Firms Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact danielle.shannon@akerman.com for additional information.

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