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Current Openings
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Office of the President [Posted September 2, 2009] DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Participates in the definition and development of College institutional policies, procedures, and programs and provides ongoing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters. -Serves as the legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions and new business ventures; advises on the legal aspects of College financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities. -Assists Senior Management with risk management strategies, insurance procurement and claims, as appropriate. -Judges the merits of major legal cases filed on behalf of or against the College, working with the appropriate Senior Management to define a strategy for defense and manage settlements of disputes when appropriate. -Assumes ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the College conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Works with Internal Audit and Senior Management on institutional compliance functions. -Serves as a consultant and legal advisor to the College around specific critical employment and benefits issues and collaborates on significant employee relations and labor relations matters (ERISA). -Structures and manages the College internal legal function. -Advises the College on the selection of any outside counsel, should the need arise. -Serves as the institutional ethics officer. -May design and deliver appropriate training/education to College community members. -Related duties and responsibilities as appropriate to this executive leadership role. QUALIFICATIONS: Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school required; Admission to practice before appropriate state and federal courts as needed may be required; Member of the Massachusetts Bar Association required or eligible for admission and admitted within one year of employment; Member of other state Bar Associations preferred; Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, ideally directly in or related to higher education; Experience with intellectual property law,interstate educational licensing, affiliation agreements, labor and employment law, student rights, computer law, corporate governance, student immigration law, multi-state and federal tax regulations and accreditation strongly preferred; Experienced working with regulatory agencies; Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of contacts, including Executive and Senior Management, and the Board of Trustees; General management experience preferred; Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of intact and cross -functional teams and governance structures; Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment committed to maintaining and enhancing diversity. SALARY: Commensurate with the position and qualifications of the candidate CONTACT: jobs@cambridgecollege.edu
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