Director of Legal Affairs
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Job Location:
Orchard Park, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 160000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Provides legal advice and support to College leadership administrators and functional managers on a broad range of legal matters with a primary focus on higher education law and labor and employment issues. The Staff Attorney assists with contracts policy review compliance risk analysis and employment-related matters working under the direction of the Executive Vice President to support the Colleges operations and mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance to College administrators and managers on the interpretation and application of College policies higher education regulations labor and employment laws and other statutory frameworks applicable to College operations. This includes providing practical legal advice on a variety of matters affecting the College including labor and employment issues student matters compliance and higher education law escalating complex or high-risk issues as appropriate.
- Assist with monitoring and advising on compliance with current and proposed legislation and regulations affecting institutions of higher education. Assist with the review development and updating of College policies and procedures in collaboration with College leadership and functional stakeholders to support compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses memoranda and guidance on issues impacting the Colleges operations. Support communication and training efforts related to key policies compliance obligations and legal requirements for staff faculty and students. Support risk management and decision-making by identifying legal issues and helping stakeholders understand potential legal and operational impacts.
- Draft review and negotiate contracts and agreements related to the Colleges business and operations to help protect the Colleges legal and business interests.
- Serve on College committees and participate in institutional initiatives as requested. Engage in ongoing professional development and complete all continuing legal education required to maintain an active law license in the State of New York.
Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Key Competencies and Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Listening skills
- Problem analysis and problem solving
- Customer service orientation
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Judgment
- Adaptability
- Team work
- Stress tolerance
- Resilience
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the NYS Bar Association in good standing
- 7 or more years of directly related experience
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position as well as the occasional need to lift carry push and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.
Ability to effectively exchange and convey detailed time-sensitive information in person and via telephone with or without reasonable accommodation.
Background Check or Licensing Requirements:
This position requires a background check.
Starting Salary Range: $150000 - 160000 per year
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidates actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate may not have been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Bryant & Stratton College it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis in accordance with applicable law.
Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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