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Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel

About the Company

Prominent arts & media higher education institution

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1890

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Colleges and Departments
  • Education

Specialties

  • business and management
  • communication and writing
  • media and digital arts
  • music and sound
  • performing arts
  • visual arts
  • film
  • television
  • dance
  • comedy
  • gaming
  • and audio

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel with a focus on employment law to join their legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation in a variety of areas, with a primary emphasis on employment issues. This includes advising on employee designation and pay-related matters, managing internal investigations and administrative hearings, and providing guidance on employee discipline and discharge. The role also involves day-to-day counseling on employment issues, supervising employment-related litigation, and advising on business transactions, intellectual property, student affairs, and privacy. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Illinois bar, and have a minimum of 3 years' of legal experience, with at least 3 years' in employment law. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships. The ideal candidate will have a background in higher education law, be adept at juggling multiple projects, and demonstrate creativity, good judgment, and high ethical standards. The position requires a proactive individual with the initiative, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage shifting priorities.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Functions

  • Legal
Confidential
Vacancy posted 3 hours ago
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