Assistant General Counsel — Grants, Compliance & Policy

State of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and life insurance

State Employees’ Retirement System

Tuition waivers

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

A state agency in Illinois is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support legal activities, including grant agreements and records management. This role requires a Juris Doctor and at least 7 years of legal experience. Familiarity with Illinois laws is preferred. The position offers a salary range of $110,000–$120,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and vacation days. Full-time commitment is expected in the legal sector, supporting higher education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• 7 years of experience in transactional matters and/or administrative law.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research, grant agreements, and legal opinions.
• Draft administrative rules and maintain record retention policies.
• Conduct research on procurement code and related legal matters.
• Assist with responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.

Skills

Legal research

Writing and editing

Proficient computer skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D) law license

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

A state agency in Illinois is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support legal activities, including grant agreements and records management. This role requires a Juris Doctor and at least 7 years of legal experience. Familiarity with Illinois laws is preferred. The position offers a salary range of $110,000–$120,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and vacation days. Full-time commitment is expected in the legal sector, supporting higher education initiatives.