General Counsel
Lafayette College
Easton, PA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on April 20, 2024
General Counsel
Lafayette College: Human Resources: Staff Positions: President
Location: Easton, PA
Open Date: Dec 21, 2023
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides advanced legal and strategic advice on a wide array of complex topics involving multiple stakeholders. This position functions as a generalist, providing collaborative advice and counsel on a wide variety of subject matter areas including; employment, student issues, governance, constitutional law, civil rights, Title IX, policy development and review, open records, privacy, law enforcement, litigation, risk management, contracts, tax, tort, employee benefits, athletics, construction, real estate, intellectual property, information technology, information security, and ethics/conflicts of interest among others.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Completion of a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active member of the State Bar of Pennsylvania.
• Five years as general counsel of a large educational, non-profit, for-profit, or governmental organization, or equivalent role as outside counsel.
• Legal experience working within a higher education environment that provides legal consultation to higher education administration, board of trustees, President, leadership and employees of Lafayette College.
• Experience in legal matters in an academic setting and knowledge of Pennsylvania Higher Education Codes and Pennsylvania laws, labor relations, contract negotiations, grievance management, Title IX, discrimination cases, etc.
• Ability to assess and diffuse problem situations and experience influencing others to reach consensus.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with an understanding of inclusion and diversity issues in the workplace.
• Ability to manage and complete numerous assignments and multiple projects simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work collaboratively with all key constituencies and departments on campus and have a deep understanding of the organizational culture and decision-making processes within a higher education environment.
• Must have tact and diplomacy to handle difficult customer situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including strong team building and motivation skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to negotiate and facilitate processes in a collegial manner, with strong organizational, time management and resource management skills.
• Experience providing guidance/advise on legal, policy, and legislative issues.
• Must be a strong communicator who can draft, edit, and review legal opinions and other written materials so that it is accurate and clear to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Oral and written communication skills to support interaction between Lafayette College, governmental agencies, and other higher education entities as well as Lafayette College faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Record of exercising excellent judgment on behalf of clients including large and complex organizations and issues.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity beyond reproach; unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, professional reputation for strong ethical and integrity, able to collaborate with a diverse population, and ability to collaborate with Trustees, senior administrators, student, faculty, staff, government officials, and external audiences.
• Ready availability at all times in person or electronically to the president and senior administrators in case of organization challenges and emergency.
• A sense of urgency and responsiveness in dealing with clients, and an ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
Key Competencies:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strict commitment to confidentiality
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and remain focused in changing situations
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Able to sit up to 90% of the working day and have sufficient dexterity to operate personal computer, printer, and other office equipment.
The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Completion of a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active member of the State Bar of Pennsylvania.
• Five years as general counsel of a large educational, non-profit, for-profit, or governmental organization, or equivalent role as outside counsel.
• Legal experience working within a higher education environment that provides legal consultation to higher education administration, board of trustees, President, leadership and employees of Lafayette College.
• Experience in legal matters in an academic setting and knowledge of Pennsylvania Higher Education Codes and Pennsylvania laws, labor relations, contract negotiations, grievance management, Title IX, discrimination cases, etc.
• Ability to assess and diffuse problem situations and experience influencing others to reach consensus.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with an understanding of inclusion and diversity issues in the workplace.
• Ability to manage and complete numerous assignments and multiple projects simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work collaboratively with all key constituencies and departments on campus and have a deep understanding of the organizational culture and decision-making processes within a higher education environment.
• Must have tact and diplomacy to handle difficult customer situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including strong team building and motivation skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to negotiate and facilitate processes in a collegial manner, with strong organizational, time management and resource management skills.
• Experience providing guidance/advise on legal, policy, and legislative issues.
• Must be a strong communicator who can draft, edit, and review legal opinions and other written materials so that it is accurate and clear to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Oral and written communication skills to support interaction between Lafayette College, governmental agencies, and other higher education entities as well as Lafayette College faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Record of exercising excellent judgment on behalf of clients including large and complex organizations and issues.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity beyond reproach; unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, professional reputation for strong ethical and integrity, able to collaborate with a diverse population, and ability to collaborate with Trustees, senior administrators, student, faculty, staff, government officials, and external audiences.
• Ready availability at all times in person or electronically to the president and senior administrators in case of organization challenges and emergency.
• A sense of urgency and responsiveness in dealing with clients, and an ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
Key Competencies:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strict commitment to confidentiality
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and remain focused in changing situations
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Able to sit up to 90% of the working day and have sufficient dexterity to operate personal computer, printer, and other office equipment.
The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.
Application Instructions
Submit letter of interest and resume online.
Lafayette College is a private undergraduate-only institution offering programs across the arts, sciences, and engineering on a coeducational, residential campus rich in history and beauty. Lafayette is located in Easton, PA within 70 miles of New York and Philadelphia. As part of the culturally vibrant Lehigh Valley with neighboring cities Bethlehem and Allentown, Easton is home to a dynamic restaurant culture, annual festivals, a historic farmers’ market, and arts institutions.
Lafayette is deeply committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share in the responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
The Lafayette College Diversity and Inclusiveness Statement can be found here.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/138512
Lafayette College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); and other applicable laws and College policies.
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