General counsel Jobs in Anaheim, CA

Chapman University (the “University”) has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) to conduct a search for a Senior Associate General Counsel (“SAGC”) to be located in Orange, California. Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer.

Overview : Chapman University seeks a Senior Associate General Counsel (SAGC) to be an integral member of the Legal Affairs team, supporting the Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel (“General Counsel”) and the entire institution. The SAGC primarily will be expected to manage and support all aspects of employment matters on behalf of the University. Additional areas will include supporting faculty and student affairs, assisting with business matters, and providing advice and counsel to campus clients on other matters as they arise. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and will collaborate closely with three additional team members, two attorneys and a paralegal, in the Office of Legal Affairs (“OLA”), on-campus, daily.

Experience : The successful candidate will have 7-12+ years’ experience as an attorney practicing in the area of higher education law, with strong experience and skills in California employment law including advising on concerns, complaints, and investigations involving employees. In-depth knowledge of institutional structures, policies, regulations, and procedures impacting institutes of higher education is required. Additional experience reviewing and revising contracts, clinical affiliation agreements, licenses, gift agreements, grant and other academics-related agreements, and other transactional documents is desirable.

Location / Relocation : This is an in-office role located at Chapman University’s beautiful campus in Orange, California.

Compensation : A range of $275,000 to $290,000 is budgeted for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr