Senior Compliance Specialist

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Senior Compliance Specialist
Organization:  Pearson Virtual Schools
Function:  Legal / Compliance
Workplace Type:  Remote

Schedule:

Full-time

Reports to:

Head of Compliance
About Pearson Virtual Schools
Pearson Virtual Schools provides full-time, online K-12 public schools and district partnership solutions across the United States. Through the  Connections Academy  model, we deliver a comprehensive, turnkey online education solution to school districts and charter school boards nationwide.
About the Role
The  Senior Compliance Specialist  plays a key role in ensuring Pearson Virtual Schools and its partner schools operate in compliance with applicable education laws and regulations.
Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will serve as a  subject matter expert  in assigned compliance areas, providing guidance to internal teams and partner schools on regulatory requirements that impact school operations, policies, and services.
This is a hands-on, analytical role suited to someone who enjoys legal research, interpretation of legislation, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct  legal research  and provide compliance guidance to internal business teams and partner schools
Respond to inquiries related to  day-to-day school operations  and compliance with state laws and regulations
Analyze and interpret  new legislation  , preparing written summaries outlining impacts on business and school operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including  School Operations, State Policy & Partnerships, Curriculum, and Technology
Draft and update  school policies  to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
Review and revise  school handbooks  to reflect current legislation
Own and deliver  special projects  aligned to business objectives
Develop and maintain  School Safety and Emergency Operations Plans
Respond to  public records requests  received by partner schools
Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Skills, Experience & Competencies
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree required
5-7 years' experience  in a law firm, legal department, or equivalent professional setting
Skills & Capabilities
Strong ability to  analyze and interpret complex legal and regulatory concepts
Excellent  legal research and writing  skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
Highly  detail-oriented  , organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
Proven ability to work  independently  while knowing when to escalate issues
Comfortable operating in a  fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong proficiency in  Microsoft Office applications
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $80,000 - $85,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through January 9th, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Job: LEGAL
Organization:
Virtual Learning

Schedule:

FULL TIME
Workplace Type:
Remote

Who we are:

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Job:  School Service Delivery
Job Family:  LEARNING & CONTENT DELIVERY
Organization:  Virtual Learning

Schedule:

FULL TIME
Workplace Type:  Remote
Req :  21679
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