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Job Title: Associate General Counsel
The Anoka-Hennepin School District seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to support the mission of the district by providing high-quality legal counsel, advice, and representation to the School Board, Superintendent, and all levels of district staff.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including education law, employment law, municipal law, and labor law.
- Represent the district in legal proceedings, such as negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and court hearings.
- Conduct thorough investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, and other legal issues, ensuring compliance with Title IX and other relevant laws.
- Advise on and support the district's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility requirements.
- Review and advise contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive legal training programs to support staff at all levels of the district.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional legal experience, with a strong preference for experience in the public sector, particularly in education law.
- Proven experience handling discrimination and harassment complaints, including conducting thorough investigations.
- Experience in collective bargaining negotiations and union grievances.
- Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
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