FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Benefit-Eligible
DEPARTMENT: Operations
RESPONSIBLE TO: General Counsel
ESTIMATED CLOSING DATE: September 17, 2019
POSITION SUMMARY
CWI’s Associate General Counsel assists its General Counsel in providing legal advice and counsel to CWI in a variety of areas including but not limited to business transactions, grants, employment, student legal matters, intellectual property, real estate, organizational governance, computer and information technology, civil rights and faculty legal matters. A primary focus is in areas of contract management, procurement and commercial transactions. Associate General Counsel may also provide support for other areas of the College including but not limited to human resources, academic affairs, and student affairs.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a writing sample along with your law school transcript.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Negotiate, draft and review CWI’s contracts, with a focus on procurement, purchasing and IT transactions.
- Serve as a strategic partner with business units, providing practical advice and alternative solutions to commercial business issues. Directly negotiate matters on behalf of CWI.
- Provide backup support to General Counsel, including research and writing, in support of various areas of the College.
- Advise on matters of higher education law, employment issues and student matters.
- Assist General Counsel in managing outside legal counsel in litigation and administrative proceedings;
- Provide counsel and advice concerning compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations affecting institutions of higher education.
- Assist General Counsel in providing advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees and its Governance Committees
- Provide general legal services and day to day advice to senior leaders in administration
- Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctorate degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school;
- License to practice law in Idaho, or the ability to become licensed within one year of hire;
- At least three years’ experience as a licensed attorney in good standing preferred
- Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards, professional and personal integrity and unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality
- Experience in building relationships with executives and outside partners;
- Experience with employment law and civil rights issues; litigation knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated ability to define issues, develop alternatives, and build solutions; effective leadership experience with diverse teams;
- Skill at accomplishing goals and objectives; skill in project management with the ability to lead through influence, collaboration and empowerment;
- Excellent analytical, professional, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in following areas preferred:
- Higher education or public service
- Representing clients in complex commercial transactions with an emphasis on technology transactions and higher education or public entity procurement
- Managing difficult and/or high profile issues
CWI OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES
Affordable health insurance coverage - medical, dental, and vision
Opportunity for flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Generous retirement plan, depending on position, may include:
Participation in Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) defined benefit plan, or
- Mandatory employee contribution of 7.16% of earnings
- Employer contribution of 11.94% of earnings
Participation in the Optional Retirement Plan
- Mandatory employee contribution of 6.97%
- Employer contribution of 11.86% of earnings with 100% immediate vesting
Employer covered life and disability insurance
- Additional employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance available for purchase
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CWI tuition reduction for employees, spouse, and dependents (restrictions apply)
- Reciprocal agreements with other Idaho colleges and Universities (restrictions apply)
Vacation accrues at the rate of 16 hours per month (240 hour maximum)
Sick Leave accrued at a rate of 8 hours per month
Ten paid holidays per year
Employee discount programs from many local businesses
Required Skills
Required Experience