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General Counsel

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General Counsel

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: LEGAL SERVICES

Locations: Macomb, IL

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RESPONSIBILITIES: 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, Employee 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/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at mailto:[email protected] 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.

Additional Information:

THE UNIVERSITY:

http://wiu.edu/about

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

http://wiu.edu/academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

http://wiu.edu/athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports.; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.

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