Vice President And General Counsel

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Vice President and General Counsel
The candidate will be reporting directly to the President, the Vice President and General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer for the College providing and/or coordinating all legal services to the College, Board of Trustees, President, senior staff and College departments. Serves as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Board of Trustees and serves as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, providing support and guidance to all Trustee operations. Provide legal representation to the College on all legal matters, including interpreting laws, regulations and policies, oversee investigations, respond to regulatory complaints/inquiries, and handle/direct litigation. Negotiate and advise on contracts, affiliation agreements and other transactional matters, health law/risk management issues, and regulatory compliance issues. Conduct legal research and analysis of legal and policy issues affecting the College. Provide oversight of the Internal Auditor, Title IX Coordinator and the Human Resources Department, providing legal advice and guidence on all employment related matters. Duties include: organize and staff all Board and committee meetings and executive sessions; create and distribute Board materials in collaboration with the President; maintain Board records, budget and technology infrastructure; perform Board orientation; analysis and revision of Board enabling statues, policies and bylaws; and ensure compliance with applicable laws regarding the Board's authority. Provide training and education on a wide variety of legal topics impacting the College. A Juris Doctorate degree required from an ABA accredited law school; must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a minimum of 8+ years of broad general legal practice. Preferred experience in advising higher education institutions and experience in specific higher education issues such as Title IX, FERPA, and HIPAA laws and regulations. Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or a good standing member of another state bar and eligible to join the Massachusetts bar without taking the bar exam.

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