General counsel

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r General Counsel

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r Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

r Department: LEGAL SERVICES

r Locations: Macomb, IL

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rRESPONSIBILITIES: The General Counsel\'s primary role is to provide

legal advice to the President and support the University in all legal matters. General Counsel assists the executive administration and the Board of Trustees in legal matters and compliance. The General Counsel is responsible for the management and allocation of duties within the Office of General Counsel.

Administrative Matters - Represent or coordinate the representation of

the University in all external administrative agency hearings and proceedings (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Civil Rights, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, Housing and Urban Development, etc.). May serve as an administrative team member during the employment-related grievance hearings and arbitration, negotiation of benefits, collective bargaining, and other labor-management issues.

Academic and Human Resource Matters - Direct representation on the

hiring and management of outside counsel. Advise and resolve First Amendment and intellectual property matters. Coordinate and collaborate with Human Resources.

Compliance - Provide legal guidance as it relates to compliance with

federal, state, and local laws. Coordinate with Risk Management, Human Resources, and other involved offices.

Corporate Governance - Attend Board of Trustees meetings. Routinely

assist the administration and Board of Trustees in institutional matters through confidential counsel and review when requested. Assist the Board of Trustees in maintaining compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

Freedom of Information Act Officer - Supervise the Freedom of

Information Act process and officers, assisting when necessary. The General Counsel Attorney coordinates with the appropriate office to respond to requests.

Ethics - Serve as the University Ethics Officer.

Business and Financial Affairs - Review contracts as needed on behalf

of the University concerning a wide range of issues including real estate and leases, construction, insurance and procurement. Handle contract litigation and enforcement.

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• Review and advise on matters referred by the President.
• Sign on behalf of the University for employment immigration matters.
• Assist the Director of Governmental Relations to monitor and review

pending and new legislation.

• When requested by the President or other executive level

administration, analyze University policy and procedure and provide related recommendations or revisions for consideration of University leadership.

• Review and answer correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SALARY: \$131,000 - \$160,000 per year. 12-month, 100% appointment.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of

State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO\'s, OAP\'s, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities

Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off,

Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits

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For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at

[[email protected]]( or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements:

• A current license to practice law in the State of Illinois or

eligibility to achieve that ability to practice law in the State of Illinois;

• Proven success as a practicing attorney providing legal guidance in

the context of a complex organization;

• Demonstrated experience in legal research and administrative

compliance instantiations;

• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal

communication skills as well as sound judgment and personal and professional integrity;

• Experience in or understanding of, a unionized public-sector or

higher education environment, demonstrative experience in contract law, negotiations, and employment law.

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