General Counsel

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r**General Counsel**

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r**Category:** Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

r**Department:** LEGAL SERVICES

r**Locations:** Macomb, IL

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rRESPONSIBILITIES: The General Counsel\'s primary role is to provide

legal advice to the President and support the University in all legal

matters. General Counsel assists the executive administration and the

Board of Trustees in legal matters and compliance. The General Counsel

is responsible for the management and allocation of duties within the

Office of General Counsel.

• Administrative Matters* - Represent or coordinate the representation of
  
  

the University in all external administrative agency hearings and

proceedings (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Civil

Rights, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, Housing and Urban

Development, etc.). May serve as an administrative team member during

the employment-related grievance hearings and arbitration, negotiation

Of Benefits, Collective Bargaining, And Other Labor-management Issues.

• Academic and Human Resource Matters* - Direct representation on the
  
  

hiring and management of outside counsel. Advise and resolve First

Amendment and intellectual property matters. Coordinate and collaborate

with Human Resources.

• Compliance* - Provide legal guidance as it relates to compliance with
  
  

federal, state, and local laws. Coordinate with Risk Management, Human

Resources, and other involved offices.

• Corporate Governance* - Attend Board of Trustees meetings. Routinely
  
  

assist the administration and Board of Trustees in institutional matters

through confidential counsel and review when requested. Assist the Board

of Trustees in maintaining compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

• Freedom of Information Act Officer* - Supervise the Freedom of
  
  

Information Act process and officers, assisting when necessary. The

General Counsel Attorney coordinates with the appropriate office to

respond to requests.

• Ethics* - Serve as the University Ethics Officer.
• Business and Financial Affairs* - Review contracts as needed on behalf
  
  

of the University concerning a wide range of issues including real

estate and leases, construction, insurance and procurement. Handle

contract litigation and enforcement.

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• Review and advise on matters referred by the President.
• Sign on behalf of the University for employment immigration matters.
• Assist the Director of Governmental Relations to monitor and review
  
  

pending and new legislation.

• When requested by the President or other executive level
  
  

administration, analyze University policy and procedure and provide

related recommendations or revisions for consideration of University

leadership.

• Review and answer correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

SALARY: \$131,000 - \$160,000 per year. 12-month, 100% appointment.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of

State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the

Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits

include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO\'s, OAP\'s, QCHP, and CDHP),

Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death &

Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex

Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement

Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities

Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for

employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off,

Employ e Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to

the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits

Homepage

[http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6567518&targetURL=http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/).

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at

[HR-Benefits@wiu.edu](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6567518&targetURL=mailto:HR-Benefits@wiu.edu)

or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements

• A current license to practice law in the State of Illinois or
  
  

eligibility to achieve that ability to practice law in the State of

Illinois;

• Proven success as a practicing attorney providing legal guidance in
  
  

the context of a complex organization;

• Demonstrated experience in legal research and administrative
  
  

compliance instantiations;

• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal
  
  

communication skills as well as sound judgment and personal and

professional integrity;

• Experience in or understanding of, a unionized public-sector or
  
  

higher education environment, demonstrative experience in contract

law, negotiations, and employment law.

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