Attorney/Lawyer
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role provides legal guidance across commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and operational risk within an education-focused environment. The attorney will partner with internal stakeholders to protect the organization’s interests while helping teams move forward with clear, practical advice.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of agreements with school districts, service providers, and strategic collaborators.
• Counsel business teams on student information privacy obligations under applicable federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Oversee legal and compliance considerations tied to education technology offerings, identifying risks and recommending workable solutions.
• Evaluate advertising, promotional materials, and product-related statements to help ensure legal accuracy and reduce exposure.
• Provide legal support on workforce matters, including employment practices and human resources issues as they arise.
• Advise on intellectual property matters involving software assets, instructional materials, branding, copyrights, and related protections.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on claims, disputes, or litigation and assist with strategy, documentation, and case management.
The pay range for this position is 62 to 72. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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Qualifications:
• Active license to practice law in good standing.• Demonstrated experience negotiating and interpreting commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of privacy requirements affecting student data and education-related operations.
• Background handling compliance issues in a regulated or technology-driven environment.
• Familiarity with employment law and HR-related legal matters.
• Experience addressing intellectual property questions involving software, content, trademarks, or copyrights.
• Working knowledge of litigation processes, including discovery, motion practice, and legal briefing.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice while managing multiple priorities effectively.
Compensation
$66.50-$77.00 HourlyAbout Us
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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