We at RedShelf were students not too long ago and started the company based on the idea that textbooks shouldn’t cost a fortune or weigh a ton. They should be affordable and easily accessible for everyone to use. Our top priority at RedShelf is to help transition the learning community from print to digital course materials and be advocates for students everywhere.

We are a very fast-growing startup (400% year over year) working out of the Boyce building in downtown Chicago. Our goal is to improve the higher education industry through digital textbooks by helping to reduce cost, increase access, and improve outcomes. Also, if you’re interested in wearing jeans to work and eating on a private rooftop deck for lunch, RedShelf is where it’s at.

What is the job?

We are looking for a candidate for the in-house legal counsel role. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day business agreements and managing the related business risks. Previous work in the education/publishing industry would be awesome but is not required.

• Review, provide comments, and ensure timely execution of business/partner agreements
• Review and analyze the businesses exposure to various legal risks
• Proactively update stakeholders and maintain open communication
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by management

What are we looking for?

First and foremost, someone looking to have a positive impact on our company and is passionate about the higher-education industry. Candidates should have a law degree, successfully passed the bar exam, and have at least two (2) years of experience in business law. At the current time, we are only looking for help about 3 days out of the week. It is likely that this role will expand into a full-time opportunity but for the near future the role is part-time.

Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders including senior leadership, will be essential to this position. We are looking for someone with a track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.

EEO Statement:
RedShelf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, people of color, individuals with a disability, veterans, and others who would enrich the diversity of RedShelf are encouraged to apply.