Senior College General Counsel - Education Law & Compliance

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 183,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Harrisburg, PA, seeks an experienced General Counsel to provide legal advice to the President and college leaders across all campuses. You will represent the College in legal matters with outside agencies and complainants, and oversee risk management and policy development.

The role covers business, employment, labor relations, real estate, contracts, intellectual property, governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Ten years’ legal experience, including at least five years as in-house counsel for a large organization.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining, education, employment law, and business contracts.
• Current Pennsylvania law license and PA Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the President and college leaders across campuses.
• Represent the College in legal matters with outside agencies and complainants.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements related to College operations.
• Develop and monitor compliance programs and risk management strategies.
• Advise on governance, policy development, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Bar admission in PA

Job description

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Harrisburg, PA, seeks an experienced General Counsel to provide legal advice to the President and college leaders across all campuses. You will represent the College in legal matters with outside agencies and complainants, and oversee risk management and policy development.

The role covers business, employment, labor relations, real estate, contracts, intellectual property, governance and compliance.