Experience
7 yrs required
Location
Downers Grove, IL, United States
Posted on
Sep 28, 2020
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Assistant General Counsel
The candidate will be responsible for working at the direction of Legal Department leadership to support the execution of the assigned function within the Legal Department, assist in the assessment of the legal needs of the organization in connection with those matters, and provide legal services in a comprehensive and cost conscious manner, as necessary and appropriate. Delivers legal services to the organization as directed by the leader of the functional team or other senior Legal Department leadership. Understands relevant business objectives and identifies and delivers effective business and legal solutions (i.e., 'business aware” solutions”) while protecting the system's interests and mitigating legal and reputational risk, demonstrating and supporting a culture of responsibility and ethical behavior. Advises the leader of the functional team and other senior Legal Department leadership on all legal matters related to the assigned function, identifying effective solutions to business and legal issues. Carries out those solutions to those issues as directed by senior Legal Department leadership. Contributes to material strategic imperatives of the department and the functional team at the direction of the leader of the functional team and other senior Legal Department leadership. As directed by the leader of the functional team or other senior Legal Department leadership, provides input in planning, designing, developing, and implementing the legal function within the functional team. Provides input and advice to the leader of the functional team or other senior Legal Department leadership in the assessment and management of outside legal relationships related to the assigned function, retains outside counsel as required at the direction of the leader of the functional team or other senior Legal Department leadership, and oversees the performance of outside counsel. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business. Must have Doctorate Degree in Law. Should have 7+ years of experience in providing legal services within a major law firm or as in~house legal counsel. Ability to analyze corporate contracts, legal agreements, and risk management required. Must have ability to effectively leverage the use of outside counsel while controlling costs. Should have ability to work effectively with governmental and other regulatory agencies to protect the best interests of the system. Must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and other stakeholders. Attorney licensed to practice law issued by the state in which the team member practices.
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