Senior General Counsel
About the role
This is a full-time, in-person position located at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence. The Senior General Counsel serves as legal counsel and representative to assigned District managers and their staff, providing expertise in specialized legal areas, including labor and employment law issues.
Responsibilities
The Senior General Counsel will advise District staff on legal and policy issues, take a lead role in adversary proceedings involving the District, and advise the Superintendent and Board of Directors on legal issues affecting the District. Key responsibilities include:
- Representing the District in legal proceedings, including litigation and administrative proceedings
- Providing advice and counsel to Human Resources and other organizational leaders/managers on employment matters
- Preparing and providing legal advice on employment-related documents and policies
- Overseeing outside counsel in employment litigation and labor arbitrations
- Preparing written opinions and guidance for organizational management and key leaders
- Maintaining current knowledge of changing federal and local laws impacting the organization as an employer
Requirements
The Senior General Counsel is expected to exercise sound professional judgment with minimal direction, based on experience and practice as a lawyer or in a government position.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have intellectual acumen, demonstrating the ability to comfortably deal with concepts and complexity. They will also have strong time management skills, using their time effectively and efficiently, and handling multiple tasks at once.
Skills
The Senior General Counsel will have excellent written communication skills, able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. They will also have the ability to organize and present information in writing in a clear and convincing manner.