Assistant General Counsel, Transactions Unit

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Transactions Unit

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a leading educational institution in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. Our mission is to provide a world-class learning experience that prepares each student for success in college, career, and civic life.

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel, Transactions Unit will handle contracts and related legal issues, and address questions of substantial complexity in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment. The Assistant General Counsel will report to the Deputy General Counsel and will collaborate with staff across the Law Office and various CPS departments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Independently review, structure, draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of contracts and transactions, including general services, technology, data sharing and protection, research, supply, financings, and related procurement documents and solicitations.
  • Provide pragmatic, focused legal counsel to internal stakeholders on transactional matters, interpretation of contractual provisions, laws, CPS rules, and policies.
  • Be an active, collaborative partner, applying combined operational and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention.
  • Update and maintain accurate status and relevant information on assigned matters in unit databases.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, required.
  • Licensed and authorized to practice law in the state of Illinois.
  • Minimum of one (1) year legal experience, inclusive of internships, externships and/or clerkships.
  • Experience working in Education, at a public agency, at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and effectively communicate complex concepts, define problems and analyze issues relating to contracts, statutes, policy and operations, and develop valid conclusions and action steps.
  • Highly skilled in commercial contract drafting and negotiations, and advising as a corporate generalist.
  • Knowledgeable on a broad range of general legal matters, public procurement laws and risks impacting organizations.
  • Strong client counseling background; Ability to provide sound legal advice in a short response time and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative to advance and close out projects, is able to work independently and resolve matters efficiently.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of and solve problems, quickly assess issues, and provide sound legal advice to a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership, school administrators and central office departments.
  • Excellent communication and engagement skills (writing, client communications, speaking, listening).
  • Exceptional judgment, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Deadline-driven, strategic thinker.
  • Detail-oriented and results-driven.
  • Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Proficiency with Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides) and Microsoft Office.
Conditions of Employment:
  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
  • Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire.

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