Senior Compliance Specialist

Senior Compliance Specialist

Organization: Pearson Virtual Schools

Function: Legal / Compliance

Workplace Type: Remote

Schedule: Full-time

Reports to: Head of Compliance

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.

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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5–7 years’ experience in a law firm, legal department, or equivalent professional setting

• 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 elevate 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 available here.

Applications will be accepted through January 9th, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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