Senior Counsel

Workforce and Community Education

. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to university leadership and departments .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $89,520 - $120,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice within higher education, managing litigation, and utilizing legal technology to enhance service delivery. Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorateActive Bar MembershipIn-House Counsel ExperienceLegal Research and AnalysisLitigation Management

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingEmployment Law ComplianceLitigation Strategy CoordinationDocument PreservationLegal Technology ProficiencyLegal ResearchNegotiation SkillsProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceDiplomacyProfessionalismOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOffice 365AdobeDocument Automation ToolsArtificial Intelligence Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorateActive Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationLitigation Portfolio ManagementEmployee RelationsUniversity PoliciesLegal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to university leadership and departments
Advise Human Resources on employment matters, including employee relations, investigations, policies, performance management, accommodations, leaves, wage and hour compliance, and separations
Manage the University’s litigation portfolio, including disputes, agency matters, subpoenas, claims, threatened litigation, and active litigation
Coordinate litigation strategy, discovery, and document preservation
Manage outside counsel and other legal service providers
Advise university leaders on student-related legal issues and high-level student escalations
Conduct legal research and analysis concerning federal, state, and local laws affecting higher education
Draft, review, negotiate, and revise settlement documents, policies, correspondence, and other legal documents
Collaborate with departments to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks
Use legal technology, artificial intelligence tools, document automation, and emerging technologies to improve legal service delivery
Champion innovation and continuous improvement within the legal function
Mentor and potentially supervise junior Counsel, paralegal, and support staff
Maintain files and documents according to retention policies and procedures
Participate in projects, high-level initiatives, and other legal matters as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School required
Active bar membership with preference for California license, or multi-state practice
Five (5) plus years of relevant legal experience with increasing complexity and scope required
Three (3) years of previous experience as in-house Counsel preferred
Experience in higher education preferred
Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Ability to edit and review legal documents and identify inaccuracies and omissions
Proficiency with formatting legal pleadings/documents in accordance with state and federal rules
Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems
Strong customer service, diplomacy, and professionalism
Strong strategic and analytic skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn university infrastructure, policies, and procedures
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Office 365, Adobe, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, Internet, calendars, and email
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personnel actions, grievances, contract negotiations, collective bargaining strategy, projects, and lawsuits
Ability to analyze unique problems using sound reasoning, judgment, and discretion
Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family
Total rewards package
Remote work arrangement
Travel seldom required