Confidential
General Counsel
About the Company
Reputable organization providing workforce development services to the local community
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Type Non Profit
Founded 1992
Employees 51-200
Specialties
career counseling job training job placement business recruitment incumbent worker training social services workforce service older worker assistance youth career assistance business downsizing assistance green jobs and cybersecurity
About the Role
The Company is seeking a General Counsel to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and oversight of a wide range of legal matters that significantly impact the institution's operations and mission. This includes but is not limited to personnel issues, student affairs, real estate, contract development and review, strategic communications, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements. The General Counsel will be a key strategist, providing legal advice, and support to the College's administrators, and ensuring that the institution's policies and practices align with legal standards and the values of the College.
Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company must have a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice law in Maryland, and have a minimum of 10 years' legal experience, with at least 3 years in a higher education setting. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in employment discrimination, breach of contract, and tort matters, as well as excellent problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills. The ideal candidate will be a champion for the company's values, particularly in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and will have the ability to work effectively with a diverse population. Experience in employment and labor law, and a proven track record of managerial and supervisory experience, are preferred.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Legal
About the Company
Reputable organization providing workforce development services to the local community
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Type Non Profit
Founded 1992
Employees 51-200
Specialties
career counseling job training job placement business recruitment incumbent worker training social services workforce service older worker assistance youth career assistance business downsizing assistance green jobs and cybersecurity
About the Role
The Company is seeking a General Counsel to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and oversight of a wide range of legal matters that significantly impact the institution's operations and mission. This includes but is not limited to personnel issues, student affairs, real estate, contract development and review, strategic communications, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements. The General Counsel will be a key strategist, providing legal advice, and support to the College's administrators, and ensuring that the institution's policies and practices align with legal standards and the values of the College.
Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company must have a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice law in Maryland, and have a minimum of 10 years' legal experience, with at least 3 years in a higher education setting. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in employment discrimination, breach of contract, and tort matters, as well as excellent problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills. The ideal candidate will be a champion for the company's values, particularly in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and will have the ability to work effectively with a diverse population. Experience in employment and labor law, and a proven track record of managerial and supervisory experience, are preferred.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Legal