General Counsel

General Counsel About the Company Premier private university IndustryHigher Education TypePrivately Held Founded1966 Employees1001-5000 Categories EducationServicesTraining Specialties college of technologycollege of health sciencecollege of culinary artscollege of business and criminal justicecollege of nursingand college of nursing About the Role The Company is seeking a General Counsel to serve as its chief legal officer, providing executive-level legal leadership and strategic counsel. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal matters, including institutional governance, higher education and regulatory affairs, employment and human resources, contracts and business transactions, risk management, and litigation. This role requires a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, active membership in at least one state bar, and a minimum of 10 years' legal experience, with a strong background in higher education, employment law, and contracts. The General Counsel will also be involved in major institutional initiatives and must have the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should possess a proven track record of managing legal risk, outside counsel, and litigation strategy. The role demands excellent written, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as the ability to balance legal risk with institutional objectives. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in a similar legal role within a higher education setting and familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework governing such institutions. The ideal candidate will be practical, solutions-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to work directly with executive leadership and a governing board. Leadership characteristics such as being approachable, comfortable with independent executive judgment, and interested in building a long-term legal career with the institution are also essential. Hiring Manager TitlePresident Functions Legal