Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel
The candidate will report to the Vice President and General Counsel. Will assist the Vice President and General Counsel with managing legal issues affecting the Foundation, its affiliates and subsidiaries; review and draft documents; advise Foundation staff and leadership; consult with University officials, outside counsel and other advisors as appropriate; perform legal research. Use legal expertise, best practices and knowledge of Foundation policies, structure, and culture to provide legal counsel facilitating goals of the Foundation and protecting the Foundation’s reputation and business interests. Can expect to work in numerous areas of law, including real estate, commercial transactions, estate planning/administration, corporate governance, employment law and taxation. Represent the Foundation in real estate and lease transactions and issues of real property, construction and land use. Prepare real estate transaction documents. Perform due diligence requirements for acquisition of real estate. Retain and manage outside counsel as necessary for real estate matters. Work with the Foundation’s Financial and Administrative Operations Department to prepare and review contracts and agreements, including service contracts, event contracts and real property transactional documents. Address operational legal issues, negotiate terms and meet with internal and external parties as needed. Provide legal advice to the Foundation’s Gift Planning and Trust Services Department in regard to charitable giving and appropriate use of charitable funds; assist in developing gift agreements and managing estate distributions, as needed. Provide legal advice to the Foundation’s Human Resources Department and work with outside expert counsel as necessary. Review and draft employment and retention agreements. Participate in the definition and development of Foundation policies, procedures, and programs, providing continuing counsel and guidance on legal implications of all matters. Stay abreast of such policies, procedures and programs and recommend necessary changes to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations concerning privacy, confidentiality and security concerns. Provide legal advice to the Foundation for document requests from third parties. Coordinate with the Office of University Counsel at the University as necessary on matters pertaining to both the University and the Foundation. This may include: legal issues pertaining to University employees who have a dual report to the Foundation President; drafting, legal review and analysis of University/Foundation agreements (Services and Management Agreement, MOU); and, University Procurement Code issues that may involve a proper role for the Foundation. Provide legal advice and support regarding the Foundation’s subsidiaries and affiliates, including its dual qualified charity and real estate special purpose entities. Assist the Vice President and General Counsel in special projects as needed. Retain outside counsel as needed. Manage and review work performed by outside counsel to ensure the delivery of quality and cost-efficient legal services for the Foundation. Research and review legal issues affecting the Foundation in the areas of corporate governance, exempt organizations, tax matters, estate planning/administration, real estate, risk management, human resources, post-secondary education and legislation. Participate in local, state, and national industry related associations to maintain and increase knowledge of industry practices and concerns. Stay current on federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the Foundation. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel. J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school or equivalent required. Admission to and good standing in the State Bar of Illinois or eligible for prompt admission is essential. Must have 3+ years of experience practicing law. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in legal aspects of real estate, commercial transactions, estate planning/administration, corporate governance, employment law and/or taxation.

Closing Date: June 28, 2019.

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