Summer Intern - Legal & Compliance at Ascend Learning, Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Ascend Learning is a national leader in data driven, online educational solutions for learners, educators and employers in high-growth, licensure-driven professions spanning healthcare, fitness and wellness, skilled trades, insurance, and financial services. We are passionate about accelerating learning while impacting job readiness, employment success and employee retention with the belief that our work changes lives.

Our culture is intentionally results-driven and selfless with a relentless focus on our customers. We believe in trust, transparency, freedom, and responsibility with a commitment to meritocracy, inclusion, and diversity of thought. Continual investment in our over 1500 employees is also a core principle realized through ongoing professional development and providing opportunities to grow, develop and lead. Ascend Learning is headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and remote workers in cities across the U.S.

We are a leading provider of integrated software, assessment, and analytics solutions, utilizing a flexible and extensible technology platform to power superior learning outcomes and skills proficiency.

Ascend Learning is hiring a highly motivated self-starter who is interested in learning about the compliance frameworks necessary to run an ethically-grounded organization. This Summer 2023 intern position will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and will assist in updating our organization's code of conduct, administering a company-wide compliance & ethics survey, assisting with privacy projects, and providing support for various compliance training initiatives. In addition, this intern position will provide support to other members of the Ascend legal team on a variety of corporate or business issues as they arise. This is a great opportunity to learn about compliance & ethics while also getting exposure to the in-house legal function.

This intern position can work hybrid from our Burlington, MA office location. The office is not accessible by public transit. Remote considered.

Education and Experience:

• Candidates should have a high school diploma and currently be pursuing a Law degree


• Project experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Successful candidates will be able to work independently and exhibit excellent judgment 
  

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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