Deputy General Counsel General Practice

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Deputy General Counsel, General Practice
The candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice of counsel and legal representation to firm’s Chancellor, Central Office, principals, and other school-based staff to help ensure that all firm’s' students, regardless of background or circumstance, receive a world-class education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. Oversees the General Practice group and is responsible for managing a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff in representing firm in making policy recommendations to firm’s leadership and providing legal advice and counseling to stakeholders across the school system. Serves on the General Counsel's leadership team and is regularly called upon to exercise sound judgment when weighing in on sensitive agency matters that can be complex, confidential, or urgent. Advises the Chancellor and senior management using in-depth knowledge of and skill in the interpretation of relevant laws and policies. Manages and provides guidance to a team of OGC staff members working on a wide variety of diverse legal matters confronted by a complex urban school district including, but not limited to, federal education law, contract and procurement law, student privacy rights and other student-related matters, and government ethics. Reviews, negotiates, and revises various agreements, including, but not limited to, memoranda of agreement, memoranda of understanding, procurement contracts, and technology licenses. Prepares and presents legal memoranda and opinions on matters upon request by the client. Edits and evaluates attorney and client work product for quality and consistency. Recruits, develops, evaluates, and retains key talent on the team. Represents the General Counsel and firm with external stakeholders, including other District agencies, DC Council, and the public. Provides legal training, advice, representation, and guidance to firm’s leadership, school officials, and other firm’s staff in the areas of policy and legislation, contracts, ethics, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, among other things. Participates in the formulation of and development of policies, procedures, and programs that impact OGC and the agency. Reviews new legislation proposed by the DC Council, evaluates its impact on the agency, and presents findings and guidance to senior leadership at firm. Communicates with firm’s administrators, other attorneys, and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information. Reviews findings and reports prepared internally and by outside entities such as the Office of the Inspector General and provides guidance on how to comply and respond. Advises of trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action.

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