What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Bryn Mawr College?
Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a General Counsel.
THE POSITION
As the College’s chief legal officer, the General Counsel is responsible for providing a full range of in-house legal services and counsel for Bryn Mawr College. Legal services include providing advice and counsel to the College, its trustees, administrators and employees; advising on compliance with College policies and federal, state and local laws; identifying areas of risk and advising on risk mitigation; advising on the development and revision of College policies and procedures; coordinating responses to federal and state inquiries; advising on all legal matters for the College, including matters involving human resources, intellectual property, real estate, finance, insurance, cybersecurity, health and safety, and other matters; reviewing contracts and other legal documents; managing and overseeing the services of outside counsel when necessary for matters requiring subject matter expertise; and handling and resolving complaints, disputes, claims, and litigation. The General Counsel, who will report to the President and be part of the President’s team, supervises the Deputy Counsel in this two-person office.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Oversee and maintain responsibility for a wide range of legal services for Bryn Mawr College, including advice and counsel, transactions, and disputes
- Represent or oversee the representation of the College in judicial and administrative proceedings and in negotiations with government agencies.
- Establish a legal services strategy and operation for the College and retain and manage outside counsel with subject matter expertise.
- Stay abreast of legal developments relevant to higher education and proactively advise on emerging trends and changes to laws and regulations and their potential impact on the College's operations.
- Supervise, handle, and advise on internal investigations.
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ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
Bryn Mawr College is located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a generous retirement contribution, paid time off and reasonably priced health coverage. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community.
