Chief Legal Counsel - Higher Education

Harrisburg Area Community College; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College seeks a highly qualified General Counsel to provide legal advice to the President and College officers across all campuses. You will oversee the College's legal affairs, including business, employment, labor relations, real estate, contracts, governance, and risk management.

You will represent the College in administrative hearings, arbitrations, and negotiations, draft and review contracts, and help develop policies while ensuring compliance with applicable

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Ten years of practice, incl. at least five as legal counsel for a large org.
• Knowledge in collective bargaining, education law, employment law, and business contracts.
• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, and in good standing with PA Bar.
• Current PA license and PA Bar in good standing are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the President and College officers across campuses.
• Represent the College in legal matters with external agencies and complainants.
• Draft, negotiate and review contracts and related instruments for College operations.
• Advise on compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement ethics, risk management, and training programs for administrators, staff and students.
• Attend College Board of Trustees meetings to provide legal guidance.
• Monitor legal affairs and advise administration on issues and strategic responses.
• Serve as liaison with governmental entities on legal matters.

Skills

Collective bargaining

Education law

Employment law

Business contracts

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Harrisburg Area Community College seeks a highly qualified General Counsel to provide legal advice to the President and College officers across all campuses. You will oversee the College's legal affairs, including business, employment, labor relations, real estate, contracts, governance, and risk management.

You will represent the College in administrative hearings, arbitrations, and negotiations, draft and review contracts, and help develop policies while ensuring compliance with applicable