Assistant General Counsel

Columbia College Chicago•Chicago, IL

19h•$135,000 - $162,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel represents the college and will provide legal advice in a variety of areas, with a primary emphasis on employment law. The position is currently permitted to work remotely two days per week.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior higher education law experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise on employee designation and pay-related matters.
Provide advice on and manage internal investigations and administrative hearings.
Advise 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.
Advise 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.