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General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
Saint Louis, MO Open until filled. ## General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer **Job Summary** We are looking for an experienced and qualified General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer to provide comprehensive legal services to St. Louis Community College (STLCC). The successful candidate will represent the College in various administrative and court proceedings, provide legal advice and implement services to the College through the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and other College officers and administrators. **Job Responsibilities** - Provide legal advice and counsel to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and other officers and directors of the College, serving as the College’s primary legal counsel in all areas. - Prepare for and represent the College in matters before the EEOC, State Commission on Human Rights, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and litigation matters in St. Louis City and County state circuit court and in Federal court or works directly with outside law firms in the preparation and representation of such matters. - Attend and provide advice and guidance at all Board of Trustees meetings, including executive sessions. - Consult with the Chief Human Resources Officer in protecting the interests of employees and the College in accordance with the College’s human resource policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. - Consult with senior administrators of the College to provide advice and support to legal matters affecting the various divisions of the College – Academic Affairs; Student Affairs; Finance; Administration and Operations; Facilities and other operational units. - Prepare and review legal documents as necessary. - Identify emerging legal issues affecting higher education and the College, including through case law and state and federal laws and regulations. Analyze, monitor, and advise appropriate administrators on the effects of emerging legal issues and potential exposure of the College. - Coordinate the College legal services, including overseeing and coordinating the work of outside law firms; advise and recommend outside legal counsel when appropriate and deemed warranted. - Monitor activity regarding risk management claims; prepare, review, and suggest changes to related documents. - Manage legal review of all contracts and binding obligations of the College. - Identify need for required training and in conjunction with Training and Development engages with third parties to develop training that address the College’s needs in relation to legal requirements. - Develop contacts with the legal community to anticipate legal changes; conduct a continuous study of laws and regulations and keep the College abreast of current requirements and/or developments. - Consult with all segments of administration in relation to policies or actions and make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of implementing such policies or practices. - Manage staff to ensure optimum performance and support of college objectives with emphasis on employee training and development. Effectively utilize the College performance evaluation system. - Handle other legal matters as may be assigned by the Chancellor and other duties as assigned. - Participate in all required and relevant College training and development opportunities. **Education, Experience, and Other Requirements** - J.D. Degree required and at least seven years of relevant full-time experience. - Must be a member of the Missouri State Bar and licensed to practice in the Federal and State Courts of the State of Missouri, or able to become licensed within six months. **Preferred Qualifications** - Previous experience in education law as it pertains to higher education, particularly community colleges, as applicable in the state of Missouri. **Salary Range** Commensurate with Experience **Who We Are** Reputed Firm is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education. For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC. Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else. **What You Get** - Benefits package: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance. - Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions. - Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment. - Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year. - Commitment to wellness |
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