Chief Legal Officer & Strategic Advisor

Spencer Stuart- Washington DC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia seeks a General Counsel to serve as its chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the President, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership. The General Counsel will lead the Office of the General Counsel, providing practical counsel on legal, regulatory, governance, reputational, and operational issues, and help translate strategic priorities into action.

The candidate should bring 15+ years of experience in higher education or a complex, regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the Office of the General Counsel and manage legal and risk management functions.
• Provide practical counsel on legal, regulatory, governance, reputational, and operational issues.
• Help translate strategic priorities into action across the University.

Job description

Drexel University in Philadelphia seeks a General Counsel to serve as its chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the President, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership. The General Counsel will lead the Office of the General Counsel, providing practical counsel on legal, regulatory, governance, reputational, and operational issues, and help translate strategic priorities into action.

The candidate should bring 15+ years of experience in higher education or a complex, regulated environment