University General Counsel

University General Counsel

Job Description Summary :

The University Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel is the chief legal affairs officer of the University. This is an exciting career growth opportunity for a legal professional who is looking to support the growth of a nationally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution that values the social mobility of its students and the modernization of their education in keeping with the latest technology and pedagogy. The General Counsel provides legal advice to foster sound decision-making in all areas of operation, instruction, research, and administration. The General Counsel provides overall strategic and ethical leadership and direction for all legal matters involving the University, including employment matters, California wage and hour laws, student affairs, education law, regulatory matters, risk assessment, compliance issues, contracts, construction, government relations, finance, and research and sponsored grants, and governance issues. The General Counsel selects, retains, and monitors the work of outside counsel on a case-by-case basis, for both risk prevention and litigation management purposes, and monitors attendant costs. The General Counsel reports directly to the President of the University and consults regularly with the President, Provost, Deans, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Title IX Office, and Board of Trustees. The General Counsel also advises on policy updates and policy development, investigations, and training programming to promote compliance and reduce legal and operational risks. A highly experienced paralegal reports to the position.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• Membership in good standing in the State Bar of California
• 5 years of practice as an Attorney
• 5 years of litigation experience
• More or less years of experience may be required / accepted depending on strength and context of credentials and experience
• California and federal employment and civil rights law
• Demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent written skills
• Demonstrated collaboration skills; ability to form and maintain professional relationships with internal and external partners; diligence; commitment to ethical problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to gain trust and maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications :

Higher education legal knowledge and experience is strongly preferred.

Specific Duties :

Salary Range : Maximum : $238,482

Minimum : $188,515

Benefits Summary :

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University's 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location : La Verne Main Campus

Close Date :

Open Until Filled : Yes

To be considered for this position please visit our website and apply online at the following link : https : / / apptrkr.com / 5939489

Institutional Profile :

Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition or sexual orientation.

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Salary : $188,515 - $238,482