General Counsel

1 month ago

Wheaton, United States CCCU - Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Full time

Job Overview

The General Counsel is responsible for managing and coordinating the legal affairs for the College, accomplished through provision of proactive counsel on critical strategic, legal, and public policy matters; coordination of preventative law and compliance activities; and management of matters that have entered into formal dispute resolution. The General Counsel supervises the Office of Legal Affairs & Risk Management and supports in legal matters relating to the Board of Trustees and Senior Administrative Cabinet. The General Counsel also serves as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees. The General Counsel reports directly to the Vice President for Finance & Operations and with a dotted-line to the President.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads the Office of Legal Affairs & Risk Management, with responsibility for the department budget and supervision of legal and risk functions.
  • Directs and assists in critical strategic, legal, and public policy matters for the President, Board Chair, Senior Administrative Cabinet, and other administrators on specific issues as they arise, in areas including but not limited to: governance; conflicts of interest; personnel and employment issues; benefits, tax, and payroll matters; student affairs; academic affairs; immigration; contracts; purchasing; charitable giving; real estate; construction; trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property matters; and athletics. This may involve outside counsel.
  • Coordinates the College’s preventative law and compliance activities, including provision of training, guidance, and resources to the campus community in discharge of regulatory compliance responsibilities. Prepares an annual report on compliance to the Governance & Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees.
  • Manages matters that have entered into formal dispute resolution (e.g., threatened and pending litigation), in close coordination with outside legal counsel retained by the College and the College’s insurer(s), where applicable. Prepares an annual report on pending and threatened litigation matters to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.
  • Manages spending on outside legal counsel, with a focus on reducing spending by pursuing cost reductions and increased efficiencies and performing work in-house wherever possible.
  • Reviews and provides counsel on specific board and college conflict of interest issues as they arise. Prepares an annual report on conflicts of interest to the Governance & Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees.
  • Serves as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees, taking minutes, preparing agendas, formulating resolutions, and maintaining governance documents for the Board as well as for various Board Committees as needed.
  • Serve as General Counsel to the Wheaton College Trust Company, N.A., a national bank chartered and subsidiary of Wheaton College, providing fiduciary counsel as needed.
  • Participates in committees on campus or with outside organizations in matters with a legal or risk component.

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time, and other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • License to practice law in Illinois or, if licensed in another state, ability to obtain admission to practice in Illinois within 6 months of beginning employment.
  • Substantial and progressively responsible experience (5-7 years) in the practice of law, with prior in-house, labor and employment, and higher education experience preferred.
  • Professional presence with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong legal research, writing, and editing abilities.
  • Detail oriented, well organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong judgment and discretion; able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent computer skills and ability to quickly learn and effectively use new technology.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 10 pounds.

FLSA Status - Exempt

As a Christ-centered community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the College’s Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton’s Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ through diversity, inclusion, justice and unity.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Assistant General Counsel

    6 months ago

    Wheaton, United States Talently Recruiting Full time

    Job Title: Assistant General CounselLocation: Wheaton, IL (Onsite)Compensation: $150K-240K+Bonus DOE Skills: Corporate Experience related to either Securities (33 Act, public offerings), or M&As, Private Equity, Private Fund, FINRA, Broker Dealer, Fund Compliance, Investor Advisor compliance.We are a trusted Mutual Fund and Financial Services company that...

  • General Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Wheaton, IL, United States CCCU - Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Full time

    Job Overview The General Counsel is responsible for managing and coordinating the legal affairs for the College, accomplished through provision of proactive counsel on critical strategic, legal, and public policy matters; coordination of preventative law and compliance activities; and management of matters that have entered into formal dispute resolution....

  • Executive Director of Legal Affairs and Risk Management

    3 weeks ago

    Wheaton, Illinois, United States CCCU - Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Full time

    Job OverviewThe General Counsel plays a pivotal role in managing and coordinating the legal affairs for the College. This position provides proactive counsel on critical strategic, legal, and public policy matters; coordinates preventative law and compliance activities; and manages matters that have entered into formal dispute resolution.Duties and...

  • Dietitian- Wahpeton Clinic- Full Time

    1 week ago

    Wheaton, United States Sanford Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCareers With PurposeSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad...

  • CPA/Nutritionist

    1 month ago

    Wheaton, United States DuPage County Health Department Full time

    DESCRIPTION Our Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join us at our Wheaton location. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services. You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full...

  • CPA/Nutritionist

    1 month ago

    Wheaton, United States DuPage County Health Department Full time

    DESCRIPTION Our Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join us at our Wheaton location. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services. You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full...

  • Competent Professional Authority

    1 month ago

    Wheaton, United States DuPage County Health Department Full time

    DESCRIPTIONOur Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join us at our Wheaton location. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services.  You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients.    As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full...

  • Competent Professional Authority

    1 month ago

    wheaton, United States DuPage County Health Department Full time

    DESCRIPTION Our Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join us at our Wheaton location. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services.  You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients.    As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full...

  • Competant Professional Authority

    2 weeks ago

    Wheaton, United States DuPage County Health Department Full time

    Our Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join us at our Wheaton location. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services.  You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients.    As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full comprehensive...

  • Staff Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Wheaton, United States Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200 Full time

    Position Type: Support Staff/Staff Nurse Date Posted: 11/20/2024 Location: Districtwide Starting hourly pay rate: E1, $29.87 QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse license in State of Illinois Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion Current First Aid recommended Experience in pediatric nursing desirable Organizational and interpersonal...

  • Staff Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Wheaton, United States DuPage County ROE Full time

    Position Type: Support Staff/Staff Nurse Date Posted: 12/3/2024 Location: Districtwide District: Community Unit School District 200 Starting hourly pay rate: E1, $29.00 QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse license in State of Illinois Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion Current First Aid recommended Experience in pediatric nursing...

  • Staff Nurse

    1 month ago

    Wheaton, United States Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200 Full time

    Position Type: Support Staff/Staff Nurse Date Posted: 11/20/2024 Location: Districtwide Starting hourly pay rate: E1, $29.87/hr QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse license in State of Illinois Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion Current First Aid recommended Experience in pediatric nursing desirable Organizational and...

  • Non-Certified School Nurse

    2 months ago

    Wheaton, United States DuPage County ROE Full time

    Position Type: Support Staff/ Non-Certified Registered Nurse Date Posted: 10/9/2024 Location: Districtwide District: Lombard Elementary District 44 NON-CERT SCHOOL NURSE District Wide - Lombard, IL $45,000 for the school year (10months/6hrs a day), Sick and Personal Days, Holidays off, IMRF Pension, BCBS HMO Employee Only covered by the district ...

  • Middle Market Portfolio Manager

    1 month ago

    Wheaton, United States Wintrust Financial Full time

    Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more...

  • Speech Language Pathologist In House Registry Days Marianjoy, Wheaton

    2 weeks ago

    Wheaton, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time

    About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare">We are a leading healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a positive work environment. Our team of dedicated professionals works together to deliver high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each patient.">Job Summary:">We are seeking a skilled Speech Language...

  • Registered Nurse

    3 days ago

    Wheaton, United States Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Full time

    Description8-hour shifts0.9FTE $3,000 Sign on Bonus (internal transfers and rehires of less than a year are ineligible)The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other...

  • Registered Nurse

    3 days ago

    Wheaton, United States Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Full time

    Description8-hour shifts0.9FTE $3,000 Sign on Bonus (internal transfers and rehires of less than a year are ineligible)The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other...

  • CPA/Nutritionist

    1 month ago

    Wheaton, IL, United States DuPage County Health Department Full time

    DESCRIPTION Our Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join us at our Wheaton location. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services. You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full...