Senior Counsel - Technology Partnerships/Commercial Counsel

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Manager, Partnerships/Commercial Counsel will act as a strategic legal partner to the business, driving high-impact partnerships and transactions that support growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships. This position will draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of agreements, ensuring the company’s interests are protected while enabling business success.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including sales contracts, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements.

• Provide practical, business-focused legal counsel to sales, partnerships, marketing, and product teams on contract structures, risk assessment, and deal execution.

• Lead negotiations for strategic partnerships with enterprise customers.

• Develop and implement efficient contracting processes to support scalable growth while mitigating risk.

• Advise on intellectual property considerations in transactions, including licensing, ownership rights, and content collaborations.

• Support go-to-market initiatives by ensuring that legal frameworks align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Stay ahead of legal developments in commercial, technology, and IP law, providing proactive guidance to leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial transactions, preferably in-house or at a law firm, with a focus on sales contracts, partnerships, and IP

• 1+ years of management experience

• Familiarity or experience in Education or Education Technology

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive favorable outcomes in complex deal structures

• Deep understanding of intellectual property principles and their application in commercial agreements

• Business-minded approach with the ability to balance risk mitigation with growth objectives

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business stakeholders

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  

Required Education

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership

Status
Full-time
Remote

• If in DC, in office 1x a week

• If in Atlanta, 2x a month meetings

Location

• Metro Atlanta

• DC Metro Area

• Remote

The expected base salary range for this position is $178,000-$189,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact security@greatminds.org

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

#LI-Remote