Vice President, Legal, Data Protection

Strada Education Foundation

Vice President, Legal and Data Protection at CredLens managing legal and compliance for non-degree credential outcomes. Collaborate with executive leadership and ensure data privacy while maintaining regulatory standards.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $235,000 - $258,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the protection and privacy of sensitive personal information at CredLens, including data submitted by credential issuers and training providers.
Collaborate with the CTO and information security team to implement technical and organizational measures for securing sensitive data.
Draft, review, and negotiate all agreements, including for outcomes data sources, issuer customers, and other strategic partnerships.
Advise the CEO and leadership team on all data privacy and security-related compliance, legal, and regulatory issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed attorney with a minimum of 8 years of legal experience as in-house counsel, a law firm practitioner, or a combination of the two.
At least 4 years of experience handling data privacy, information security and compliance matters.
At least 4 years of experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.
Deep understanding of privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, FERPA, and other relevant regulations.
Experience advising senior executives on legal and regulatory matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefit package
Annual bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

data privacyinformation securitycompliancecontract negotiationlegal advisingGDPRCCPAFERPA

Soft Skills

communication

Certifications

licensed attorney