Legal Counsel / General Counsel

Posting Number : 240108 Job Title : Vice President / General Counsel Applicant Notification : Department InformationLane Community College (Lane) is pleased to announce the search for the next Vice President and General Counsel (General Counsel). The General Counsel is the chief legal officer for Lane Community College and serves as the legal advisor to the Board of Trustees and the President. Providing expert legal counsel, guidance, and strategic direction, the General Counsel helps to ensure that the College identifies and manages legal risks effectively.Applications are being accepted through Academic Search. Location : Main Campus Classification : Management Position Type : Management Anticipated Start Date : Upon Hire Salary / Wage : Annual Salary / Wage Range : $151,891 - $164,286 Annual (Grade 33)Employees newly hired into this position are placed within the first three (3) steps of the salary range. The application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.Our package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time.Full-time; Variable work hours based upon department needs; weekends, evenings and travel may be required.Generally Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm.FLSA : Exempt Position Status : Permanent Full / Part : Full-Time Annual Schedule : 260 Day (12 Month)Required QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education : Qualified candidates will hold a law degree (JD) from an American Bar Association accredited institution.Required Experience : A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a practicing attorney serving in a firm, corporation, government agency, higher education institution, other complex organization, or a combination thereof.Licensure or Certification Requirements : Membership in good standing in the Oregon State Bar, or membership in good standing in another state bar, and eligibility to gain admission in the Oregon State Bar within twelve (12) months of hire.Conditions of Employment : Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.Preferred QUALIFICATIONSLegal experience in a higher education setting.Public contracting experience.Experience in policy development, implementation, and interpretation of laws regulating public entities.Ability to transform general strategic direction into tactical action plans.Demonstrated aptitude to be a generalist.Demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust throughout an organization.Multicultural experience and bilingual proficiency in World languages is desirable.A demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance the concepts of social justice and culturally competent behaviors is expected.Language StatementWe welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.Bilingual / Multicultural Statement : Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.Equivalency Statement : We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and / or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.Position Purpose : A member of the President’s Cabinet and reporting directly to the President, the Vice President and General Counsel (General Counsel) is charged with contributing strategic leadership and managing a wide range of matters of institutional importance. This position oversees and implements strategic priorities. The General Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to the President and Board of Education, and serves as Lane’s counsel, providing legal advice to the President and employees of the institution. In this role, the General Counsel represents the institution in litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings by preparing pleadings, negotiating between parties, and participating in cases of major importance to the institution’s educational programs as well as administrative and financial functions. The General Counsel performs other duties as assigned.Essential Functions : Ensure the implementation of the College’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunities concerning policies, goals, and timetables in assigned areas.Ensure staff development on diversity, inclusive climate, and respectful learning and working environment issues.Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.Other duties as assigned.Equity and InclusionDemonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.Duties are carried out respectfully, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.Supervision Statement : This position reports directly to the President.Physical Demands / Working Environment : This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Expected CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking.Building Relationships.Change Advocate.Teamwork.Service Mindset.Process Improvement.Supervision and Leadership.Strategic Project Management.Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory.Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $151,891 - $164,286