Senior Transactions Counsel – Higher Ed Focus

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

403(b) & 457(b) investment plans

SURS pension plan

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks an Associate General Counsel II to serve as senior transactional attorney, handling complex contracts and a high volume of work. You will review, draft and negotiate agreements with vendors, customers and service providers, while advising senior administrators.

You will lead legal research, draft key documents, and present recommendations to management with discretion and integrity. Prior higher education experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Illinois Bar.
• Seven years of transactional experience, preferably with contract drafting and negotiation.
• FOIA experience is a plus.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
• Strong research, writing and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior transactional attorney handling complex contracts and high volume.
• Review, negotiate and reach consensus on customer, supplier and service agreements.
• Identify issues, draft key documents, and provide management with clear recommendations.
• Respond to FOIA requests and coordinate with the district as needed.
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws and regulations; provide creative solutions.
• Manage multiple projects deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Assist AGC III and staff and ensure confidentiality and discretion in all matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Discretion/confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Self-directed/innovative

FOIA experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Illinois Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago seeks an Associate General Counsel II to serve as senior transactional attorney, handling complex contracts and a high volume of work. You will review, draft and negotiate agreements with vendors, customers and service providers, while advising senior administrators.

You will lead legal research, draft key documents, and present recommendations to management with discretion and integrity. Prior higher education experience is a plus.