Assistant General Counsel
Position Summary
Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop. Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business. We are currently searching for an ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL.
Duties & Responsibilities
Advise on employee designation and pay-related matters.
Provide advice on and manage internal investigations and administrative hearings.
Advises regarding employee discipline and discharge.
Day-to-day counselling on employment issues; work closely with Human Resources colleagues, as well as other members of the college community.
Supervise employment-related litigation managed by outside counsel.
Counsel college clients on business transactions.
Negotiate and draft agreements.
Advises on intellectual property, student affairs, privacy, and other areas of law affecting higher education.
Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities, as assigned or required.
Requirements
Admission to the Illinois bar.
A law degree from an accredited law school, a record of academic success, and a minimum of three years of experience practicing law.
Prior employment law experience of at least three years.
Prior higher education law experience is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Initiative, intellectual curiosity, and tenacity.
Excellent research, writing, drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
Effective team member; collegial and able to build positive working relationships.
Ability to juggle shifting priorities and multiple projects, excellent follow-through.
Creativity, common sense, good judgment, level-headedness.
High ethical standards and keen sense of integrity.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Willingness to cross-train and learn new areas of the law.
Qualifications
Admission to the Illinois bar.
A law degree from an accredited law school, a record of academic success, and a minimum of three years of experience practicing law.
Prior employment law experience of at least three years.
Prior higher education law experience is strongly preferred.
Benefits
Competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Commuter benefit program.
Lifetime tuition reimbursement.
Retirement and financial planning benefits.
Pay
Position Minimum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary: $135,000.00
Position Maximum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary: $162,000.00
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Day
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Individual Contributor