Job description
Job Title
Location: USA Georgia or Minnesota (Remote)
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the US
The role
The Paralegal (Privacy and Compliance) will be part of a dynamic Legal team, providing essential legal and compliance support for our growing operations in the USA. While a particular focus will be on US school data compliance and vendor assessments related to our Experience CS program, this role extends beyond that specific area. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the Foundation’s legal integrity and compliance within the broader US regulatory landscape.
You’ll support compliance with US school districts’ vendor assessment processes and Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) for Experience CS, directly contributing to its successful rollout by ensuring adherence to student data privacy requirements. Additionally, you will provide general paralegal support to the Legal team across broader legal needs, including US contract management, non-profit registrations, reporting, and legal research, as well as assisting with general legal matters in other markets as required.
As our Paralegal (Privacy and Compliance), you’ll need a strong foundation in legal support. You’ll possess exceptional organizational, research, and analytical skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication. We highly value a collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to different situations. Your excellent attention to detail will be crucial for ensuring accuracy in legal documents and compliance work.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with US school district vendor assessment questionnaires.
- Support the evaluation and implementation of Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) including the National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) for US school districts.
- Support the implementation and use of data privacy and security compliance tools (e.g. Drata).
- Draft and review US commercial contracts and agreements.
- Conduct US legal research, in particular laws and regulations relating to student data privacy (e.g., FERPA, COPPA).
- Track developments in US data protection law and advise the legal team on impacts.
- Ensure compliance with US non-profit registration and reporting requirements.
- Manage DPIAs for the Foundation’s US operations, using the OneTrust platform.
- Develop and maintain US-specific legal templates and guidance.
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team.
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
Demonstrable experience working in a legal setting, with exposure to US data security and privacy compliance.
Understanding of US student data privacy requirements (e.g., FERPA, COPPA) and vendor assessment processes is highly desirable.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to provide commercially sound legal advice aligned with the organisation’s objectives and risk appetite.
Experience using legal/compliance platforms is desirable.
About us
Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills.
Through Code Club, we support the world’s largest network of free informal computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources. To deepen our understanding of how young people learn about computing and how to create with digital technologies, we conduct academic research, and we use that knowledge to increase the impact of our work and advance the field of computing education.
Across all of our work, we work hard to engage young people who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the field of computing or who experience educational disadvantage. We work all over the world, with teams based in the UK, Ireland, North America, and India, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 40 countries. You can learn more about us on our careers page.
We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. You can read more about our mission, values, and goals in our Annual Review 2023 and our Strategy 2022–2025.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:
Competitive leave allowance
- From day one, you’ll benefit from 15 days of annual leave
Company-wide close down
- Enjoy an additional 3 days of paid leave as the company closes down at the end of each year
Generous Retirement Savings Plan (401)(k)
- Secure your future with our generous pension plan. The Foundation matches 100% of employees contributions up to the first 5%
Comprehensive Private Healthcare
- Prioritise your well-being with private healthcare through the UnitedHealthcare UHC Premier w/Care Cash Platinum cover
Group Term Life & Disability Insurance
- Gain peace of mind with Guardian life insurance and disability insurance
Dedicated Learning and Development Time
- Invest in your growth with our dedicated Learning and Development afternoons every other Wednesday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Flexible Work Hours
- Achieve work-life balance with flexible working arrangements to accommodate childcare and other commitments
Generous Family Leave Policy
- Support your family with our comprehensive and generous family leave policy
Travel Support
- Benefit from our season ticket loan to make your commute easier
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 14 July 2025, 9.00am ET
Phone screen: Week commencing 14 July 2025
First-round interview: Week commencing 14 July 2025
Second-round interview: Week commencing 21 July 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
