Associate/Assistant University Counsel $125K - $150K (Labor and Employment Emphasis)

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement and supplemental retirement

Tuition waiver benefits

Paid holidays

Paid benefit time

Résumé du poste

Illinois State University seeks an Associate/Assistant University Counsel with a labor and employment emphasis to support university administrators, faculty and staff. The role involves advising on labor negotiations, grievances, IELRB/ILRB matters, and related employment issues under the State Universities Civil Service System. The position is in the Office of General Counsel and reports to the General Counsel, requiring collaboration with HR and campus leadership.

A J.D. from a U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited United States law school is required.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or ability to become licensed within one year of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years labor and employment practice experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to advise diverse groups of University stakeholders with confidence.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice and representation to the University on labor and employment matters, including negotiations, grievances, and hearings (IELRB/ILRB).
• Advise on employment matters under the State Universities Civil Service System and related university administration issues.
• Collaborate with HR and campus leadership across practice areas such as HR, immigration, ADA, civil rights, and transactional work.

Connaissances

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Legal research

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Description du poste

Title: Associate/Assistant University Counsel $125K - $150K (Labor and Employment Emphasis)
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Office of General Counsel
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Under the direction of the General Counsel, Associate University Counsel provides support necessary for the performance of the official duties of University administrators, faculty, and staff with particular emphasis on labor and employment. Illinois State University has nineteen collective bargaining units covering approximately 2400 employees. This position will provide legal advice and representation to the University on labor and employment related matters including labor negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, hearings before the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) and Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB), employment matters, including those under the State Universities Civil Service System, and other University administration matters, generally. This position will also have responsibilities in other practice areas as assigned, some of which may include HR, immigration, ADA, civil rights, and transactional work.

University Benefit Highlights

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$125,000 - $150,000 annual salary

Required Qualifications

1. J.D. from an accredited United States law school.
2. Licensed to practice law in Illinois or the ability to become licensed within one year of employment.
3. Minimum of 5 years labor and employment practice.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to address and advise diverse groups of University stakeholders with confidence.
6. Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to conduct legal research, identify and present solutions, develop effective strategies, and prepare sound legal opinions and other legal documents.
7. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work on and advance multiple concurrent, complex projects and issues.
8. Demonstrated ability to use common computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe, Excel).
9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with professional colleagues and to instill confidence when advising senior University administration.
10. Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the University and Office of General Counsel with internal and external constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Five or more years of Illinois labor law experience, preferably representing public institutions of higher education or other state or local government agencies.
2. Equal employment opportunity, civil rights, HR, and immigration law experience.
3. Experience in business transactions, including contract creation, review, and negotiation.
4. Experience in reviewing, monitoring and advising on legislative and regulatory matters at the federal or state levels.
5. An appreciation of the uniqueness of the academic environment and its many different stakeholder populations.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Functional Expectations

1. Effectively communicate with all University populations, particularly with University leadership and senior administration.
2. Work for extended periods at computer workstation.
3. Traverse campus to various locations to conduct day to day work.

Proposed Starting Date

February 1, 2027

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume / C.V.
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].