Senior Compliance Specialist Job at Pearson Education Services, Des Moines, IA

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  • Pearson Education Services
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

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

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: School Service Delivery

Job Family: LEARNING & CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Virtual Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 21679

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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