Legal Team Co-Op/Intern (Transportation)

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 co-op/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 co-op 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 will work hybrid, in person one day a week, from our Burlington, MA office location preferred. The office is not accessible by public transit, but the co-op can be completely remote.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• 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

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Currently enrolled in 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

BENEFITS

• 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

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.

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