Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Education & EdTech

About Axiom: 

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries. 

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer with experience drafting and negotiating agreements for educational institutions, including universities, colleges, or EdTech companies. This role is ideal for a motivated legal professional with under 5 years of post-qualification experience who brings strong commercial contracting skills and an understanding of the unique requirements and compliance considerations in the education sector. The successful candidate will support a variety of education-related contracting needs and collaborate closely with client stakeholders in academic and technology-driven environments.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Draft, review, and negotiate education-related agreements, including service agreements, licensing agreements, affiliation agreements, research collaboration agreements, and technology licensing agreements.

• Advise on contractual issues related to student data privacy, IP rights, and grant funding.

• Collaborate with education administrators, academic departments, and technology providers to align contractual terms with institutional goals and compliance obligations.

• Support procurement and operational teams in high-volume contract workflows for education services and technology solutions.

• Assist in template management, contract process improvements, and potentially support CLM system implementation.

• Stay up to date on regulatory requirements affecting the education sector, including FERPA and other relevant laws.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing.

• 2–5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house or with law firm clients in higher education, EdTech, or related industries.

• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating agreements for universities, colleges, or education technology providers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 

 

Preferred Skills:

 

• Experience working with grant agreements or research collaborations involving multiple institutions.

• Familiarity with student data privacy regulations and education-specific compliance requirements.

• Exposure to technology licensing and software agreements in the education context.

• Experience supporting both domestic and international education agreements.

 

 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:  

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $110,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.  

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.  

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.  

Learn more about working at Axiom. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.   

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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