Legal Counsel
$125,000–$135,000 year
Hybrid · Hayward, California, United States
Hayward, California, United StatesHybridFull Time$125,000–$135,000 yearMid LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Doctorate Or Professional Degree
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
In-house Legal Counsel at Life Chiropractic College West (Hayward, CA). Serves as the primary legal advisor to the President, Board of Regents, and senior leadership, providing strategic guidance on governance, employment and labor matters, compliance, contracts, and risk management; collaborates with outside counsel; develops and delivers policies, training, and guidance to campus stakeholders; ensures regulatory compliance and supports a collaborative work environment.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent terminal degree in law
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible legal experience, including work directly related to the duties outlined in this position
- Demonstrated expertise in legal matters affecting higher education and nonprofit institutions
- Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to colleges and universities, including governance, employment, contracts, compliance, and risk management
- Proven ability to provide sound legal advice and strategic counsel to senior leadership on a broad range of legal and policy issues
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to prepare clear and well-supported legal opinions and documentation
- Effective public speaking and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex legal information clearly to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated experience in developing legal strategies and solutions aligned with institutional goals
- Knowledge of legal documentation procedures, contract law, and judicial processes
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects while supervising and coordinating the work of legal staff, paraprofessionals, or outside counsel
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies
- Familiarity with academic policies, intellectual property issues, and faculty/staff employment procedures
- Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and legally compliant work environment
- Competency in employee development, performance management, and organizational training related to legal and compliance matters
- Knowledge of financial and business analysis techniques relevant to legal risk assessment and contract negotiation
Desired Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent terminal degree in law
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible legal experience
- Demonstrated expertise in legal matters affecting higher education and nonprofit institutions
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly to diverse audiences
- Experience in developing legal strategies and solutions aligned with institutional goals
- Knowledge of governance, employment, contracts, compliance, and risk management in higher education
Additional Requirements
- None specified in posting
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