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At ACT, Your Work Makes a Difference
Education has power – a power that changes lives forever. It creates opportunities that lift up individuals, their families, and sparks societal change that echoes through generations to come. From our grassroots we have fought the good fight for inclusivity in education, and we remain devoted to helping anyone who struggles to access that power. This is what matters to us and we must do better -- we've never been more sure of our purpose.

ACT team members are part of an organization dedicated to a mission that has never been more important: Helping people achieve education and workplace success. Advancing that mission within our organization, by helping our team members achieve education and workplace success of their own, is core to our values. ACT values a diverse workplace and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which every team member has an equal opportunity to grow.

We want our team members to have the well-being and confidence they need to do their best work, in an environment where both they and ACT thrive. To support this, our total rewards include company paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision, flexible health and dependent spending accounts, 401(k) retirement savings with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and so much more. You can find a comprehensive list of our benefits here.

We are seeking Lead Counsel to help us fulfill that mission. The selected candidates will serve as a strategic legal advisor to ACT, providing high-quality, actionable guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation matters related to ACT's products and services. This role is responsible for managing legal risk, driving continuous improvement in legal operations, and supporting ACT's mission through sound legal counsel.

The finalist will be hired at the salary and level commensurate with their qualifications. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary between $160,000 to $175,000. ACT manages salaries within this range based on relevant factors, including skills, experience, and internal equity.

Location: This is a remote position, based in the United States.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

What you will be working on:

Lead the drafting, review, and implementation of company-wide compliance training and corporate policy attestations.
Manage litigation and dispute resolution, including consumer disputes; oversee outside counsel and represent ACT in arbitration proceedings (primarily AAA cases related to test security and score reviews).
Handle corporate filings and governance matters for ACT's international subsidiaries, coordinating with local counsel and registered agents.
Advise on corporate compliance, including international regulations, ADA, IDEA, accessibility standards, and NY/CA Truth in Testing Statutes.
Oversee annual compliance filings under NY and CA Truth in Testing requirements.

This could be the job for you if you have (minimum requirements):

Minimum 7 years of legal practice in a law firm or corporate legal department
Demonstrated expertise in privacy, intellectual property, employment law and compliance
Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Active, good standing license to practice law in good standing
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Creative problem-solving and practical judgment
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across all levels
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required and 7+ years of legal experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

It's a plus if you have:

Corporate in-house experience preferred
Experience in the Assessment, Education or Training industries
Leadership experience

About ACT
When ACT was founded in 1959, it disrupted the assessment industry with a new approach to helping students better understand their readiness so they could take steps to improve it. By leveraging our expertise and authority in assessment and research, we will again disrupt the industry—helping more people learn, better measure their progress, and improve their navigation through life's transitions.

More than ever before, ACT is fulfilling its mission of helping people achieve education and workplace success. We're doing it by pushing the boundaries of learning innovation through the work of our people, who we call team members because we're all in this together.

We know transformation does not come without challenge. That's why ACT invests in a variety of experiences for team members to strengthen their connections, explore ideas, learn from customers, and celebrate success.

Learn more about working at ACT at act.org!

ACT is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ACT participates in E-verify. ACT's online position announcements are intended only to provide general descriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

**Completion of the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate is recommended. Find a testing site near you to register for the WorkKeys assessments. Finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
If you have received an ACT employment-related communication from an email address that is not affiliated with @act.org and/or that requests personal or financial information, please do not reply. Instead, reach out to us at careers@act.org with the details. ACT's recruitment team appreciates your interest in working with us to transform college and career readiness pathways for all learners and wishes you the best of luck in your career journey.**