Assistant General Counsel

Illinois Institute of Technology

Assistant General Counsel providing legal advice and representation for Illinois Institute of Technology. Handling a wide range of employment and higher education law matters.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in higher education law, compliance, and employee relations, with a strong ability to provide legal advice and training to university leadership and human resources. Proven experience in legal research, contract negotiation, and advising on employment matters within an academic setting.

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Juris DoctorHigher Education LawLegal ResearchEmployee RelationsContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchMotions PreparationLegal OpinionsCompliance AdvisoryContract ReviewEmployment LawRegulatory RequirementsStrategic Problem SolvingTraining DevelopmentNegotiation

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCreative Problem SolvingActionable Advice

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law in Illinois

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAccreditationInstitutional Review BoardsEmployee Benefits LawFaculty GovernanceHuman ResourcesLabor RelationsProgressive ResponsibilityProfessional DevelopmentAffiliation Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research, prepare motions and arguments, and prepare University witnesses for depositions and trial as needed
Serve as the legal/compliance representative on hiring committees, accreditation committees and various institutional review boards
Provide formal/informal training to human resources and University leadership on employment- and higher education-related regulatory requirements
Advise on staff and faculty employment matters, including recruitment and retention, performance and disciplinary issues, tenure and promotion processes, and academic governance matters involving faculty committees, institutional policies, and shared governance structures
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations
Provide support for the coordination, legal review, and negotiation of a variety of contracts including but not limited to affiliation agreements and MOUs
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions regarding state and federal laws applicable to higher education
Advise human resources personnel and University leadership on a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to, employee and labor relations matters, and related strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited U.S. law school
Five (5) years of progressive responsibility and experience practicing law in a law firm, government agency, corporate office, or university/college setting
Experience with governmental agencies/compliance boards is strongly desired
Experience in the fields of higher education law is preferred
Familiarity with employee benefits law is preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to think strategically, solve problems creatively, and provide actionable advice
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois in good standing (or ability to obtain licensure promptly after date of hire)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits