Senior Counsel - Higher Education Policy & Contracts (Hybrid)

HBCUvc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement up to $1500

Transfer, Training and Advancement Occ

Discounted Public Transit

Numerous Discounts for CA State

Job summary

California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office in California is seeking an Attorney IV to provide expert analysis across federal higher education law, draft regulations and opinions, and oversee contract reviews. The role requires CA residency for appointment and operates in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will conduct legal research, handle discrimination appeals, and lead projects with attorneys and staff, handling multiple sensitive matters with discretion and strong

Qualifications

• Vision 2030 principles and the Chancellor’s Office roadmap knowledge.
• Knowledge of higher education law and federal law as it applies to public education.
• Knowledge of transparency laws such as Bagley‑Keene Act, Public Records Act and the FPPA.
• Extensive experience advising a public entity on complex, political and sensitive matters.
• Strong written and oral communication of complex legal issues.
• Advanced drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, opinions, and regulatory text.
• Ability to work independently with discretion and manage time‑sensitive matters.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• conduct legal research and provide expert analysis across federal higher education law.
• work on appeals of discrimination complaints and conduct investigations as needed.
• develop and draft regulations and legal opinions; prepare bill analyses.
• review and revise contracts and grants, and draft contract language.
• research and investigate community college compliance with the law.
• act as lead attorney on projects with attorneys and staff.
• perform other legal duties as assigned.

Job description

California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office in California is seeking an Attorney IV to provide expert analysis across federal higher education law, draft regulations and opinions, and oversee contract reviews. The role requires CA residency for appointment and operates in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will conduct legal research, handle discrimination appeals, and lead projects with attorneys and staff, handling multiple sensitive matters with discretion and strong