Assistant General Counsel at Community College of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Position Title	Assistant General Counsel
Requisition Number	SCA00755
General Description	The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel’s office in providing legal services for the College with exposure to a wide range of legal issues. Primary responsibilities include providing legal advice and counsel on higher education and public entity compliance; drafting, revising and negotiating a wide variety of contracts applicable in the higher education environment; assisting with oversight of contract management process; and collaborating with the Purchasing Department on Requests for Proposals and other procurement-related contracts, policies and procedures. Other responsibilities include assisting with the management of document requests, conducting legal research, and drafting and providing advice on College policies. The Assistant General Counsel works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a security-sensitive position, maintaining strict confidentiality. This position is eligible for partial remote work. #ID23
College Intro	Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond. Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
Specific Responsibilities	Draft, revise and negotiate a wide variety of contracts applicable in the higher education environment, and assist with oversight of contract management process. Draft, revise and negotiate real estate leases, transactions and related agreements. Collaborate with and provide legal advice to Purchasing Department on Requests for Proposals and other procurement-related contracts, policies, and procedures. Provide advice and counsel on legal compliance on a broad array of higher education and public entity compliance including student affairs, sunshine laws, procurement, technology transfer issues, and labor and employment matters. Assist with management of document requests including open record procedures, subpoenas and litigation discovery. Conduct legal research, write memoranda and correspondence and render legal opinions. Assist with providing advice on College policies, including drafting and revision of policies and training. Assist with internal investigations. Assist with representation of the College in state, federal, or local matters as assigned by General Counsel. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school required. Admitted and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, or eligible to seek immediate admission required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively relevant legal experience as an attorney required. Detail-oriented with excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds required. Strong legal research abilities and effective problem solver. Ability to work independently and take initiative required. Ability to create and implement systems, procedures and processes required. Exceptional organizational, problem-solving and planning skills required. Ability to collaborate with others required. Demonstrated customer service orientation with a leadership mindset required. Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.
Preferred Qualifications	Transactional experience and/or higher education experience preferred. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment with collective bargaining agreements preferred.
Work Location	Main Campus
Benefits Summary	Benefits: “Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most. Full-time faculty and staff benefits include: • College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance • Tuition remission (for classes at the college) • Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution) • 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5% • Flexible spending accounts • Paid vacation, holiday and personal time • Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions Additional College benefits: • Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years • Spring Break: 1 week in March • Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit:https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
Salary Grade or Rank	6
Min Salary/Hourly Rate	$110,000
Max Salary/Hourly Rate	$132,000
Job Posting Open Date	04/23/2024
Job Posting Close Date
Type of Position	Administrator
Job Category
Employment Status	Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants	Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested persons should complete an online application. • Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED. • Name and contact information for three (3) references REQUIRED. • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law. • Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer. • Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
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2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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   • High School/GED
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   • Bachelor's Degree
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4. * Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you admitted and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Federal Bar (for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania), or eligible to seek immediate admission?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of progressively relevant legal experience?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have experience working in a collective bargaining environment with collective bargaining agreements?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. References

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