Assistant General Counsel

Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal counsel and guidance to the officers of the institution and management on all employment law and litigation matters relevant to a large, private, for-profit, higher education institution. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will manage multi-faceted litigation, and at times serve as primary litigation/arbitration counsel for the client.

The position will collaborate and assist the organization by giving advice/guidance regarding litigation matters, internal investigations and respond to and manage the organization's position and correspondence with outside legal and non-legal inquiries, complaints, and legal matters. Collaborates directly with the Human Resources Department and assists all the organization by giving advice/guidance regarding employment law matters, internal investigations and responds to and manages the organization's position and correspondence with outside legal and non-legal inquiries, and complaints.

Responsibilities:

• In ACC and WCU's Legal Department, we have a collaborative team - no job is too big or too small and we often support each other by performing tasks outside of our traditional job responsibilities.
• The position will provide support and legal guidance on disputes or threatened legal action, including:
  • Analyze demands, legal and arbitration pleadings, and discovery requests to create early case assessments and legal budgets, including tracking and adhering to litigation project scope and budgets.
  • Handle litigation and dispute related issues not requiring assistance from outside counsel, including drafting of various motions, briefs, and other pleadings.
  • Assist with discovery production, including gathering information and documentation, conducting privilege reviews, creating privilege logs, and assisting in document review.
• Provides counsel and advice related to private, for-profit, higher education laws and regulations, including the interpretation of statute and regulation and the development of implementation plans for new and changing laws.
• Regularly provide counsel and advice to Human Resources on employment related laws and regulations.
• Provide regular counsel and advice regarding compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations affecting institutions of higher education.
• Promotes compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to for-profit higher education, and relationships with customers, competitors, and vendors.
• Provide analysis of proposed regulations and/or legislation and maintain awareness of activities that have the potential to impact the institution from both a state and federal regulatory level.
• Draft, review, and approve policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
• Reviews contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions, as necessary. Coordinates and manages the contract review process to ensure all requisite parties review and accept contract terms prior to execution.
• Updates and/or assists with the creation of new policies for both American Career College and West Coast University in compliance with all federal and state laws and organizational policies, procedures, and/or practices.
• Assists in representing the institution in judicial and administrative proceedings and in negotiations and interactions with state agencies.
• Assists in the supervision of outside counsel and facilitates the advice provided by outside counsel who possess special regulatory expertise.
• Provides guidance/assistance on internal investigations and other matters that could lead to legal action.
• Provides assistance to General Counsel on contract negotiation and document review, student employment disputes or labor regulations handed down from the state or federal government.
• Researches and drafts legal documents.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.

Education/Licenses:

• Juris Doctorate from an ASA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing with the California State Bar.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years' experience working in a heavily regulated sector, with demonstrative experience of working with state and federal regulations.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ litigation experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ employment law experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of California employment laws and relevant regulations.
• Strong analytic and communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts in a concise and compelling manner.
• Self-starter that has the ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, strong sense of ownership and accountability and high attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality, error-free work in a fast- paced environment.
• Excellent project management, client relation writing and verbal communication skills; Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task, and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work with individuals at all lev ls of the organization.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to achieve intended outcomes.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferably three (3) or more years of in-house legal experience.
• Passion for higher education and healthcare advocacy, with experience within higher education strongly preferred.

Compensation:

• $171,011.93 - $265,095.22
• Annual Bonus
• Great Benefits Package
• This is an onsite position where you will work in our administrative office in Irvine Monday–Friday.

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At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.