Legal Counsel & Sr. Director of Compliance
Per Scholas
About this role
The Senior Director, Legal Counsel at Per Scholas manages a wide range of legal matters including contracting, licensing, compliance, and employment law. The role involves leading the organization’s educational licensing and compliance functions, supervising a team, and collaborating across different departments. It offers an opportunity for a skilled attorney to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment supporting education and nonprofit initiatives.
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About Per Scholas
perscholas.orgPer Scholas is a national nonprofit that provides tuition‑free IT training and workforce development programs to adults in underrepresented and underserved communities. It offers hands‑on courses in areas like IT support, cybersecurity, software engineering, and cloud technologies, combined with career coaching and employer partnerships to place graduates into tech roles. With campuses across U.S. cities and a focus on economic mobility and equity, Per Scholas prepares learners for well‑paying technology careers and connects employers to diverse, job‑ready talent.
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About Per Scholas
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$130k – $140k
per year