Academics Counsel

IMG Academy • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

Our Legal Division is seeking an attorney with 5+ years experience to join our on-campus team. The Academics Counsel will focus on providing legal advice to IMG Academy team members in the areas of risk mitigation, labor and employment, education, insurance, litigation, and general corporate law.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience at a top law firm and/or in-house practice in education and/or labor & employment.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member through Authorized House Counsel status within twelve months of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in labor and employment
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that will enable interaction with a range of personalities and styles in a fast-paced business environment (including explaining legal concepts to clients and colleagues without legal knowledge)
• Solid analytic and decision-making skills, creative problem-solving abilities and a practical business-oriented viewpoint
• Detail-oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and produce quality work within deadlines
• Upbeat temperament, dynamic personality, proactive and highly team-oriented approach to work

Responsibilities

• Implementing and refining policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant environment for student-athletes, staff, and guests at IMG Academy
• Mitigating risk at IMG Academy through a collaborative approach with all departments including Campus Safety, Health & Safety and Learning & Development
• Provide legal counseling regarding the full spectrum of labor and employment matters to include, without limitation, wage and hour, ADA, FMLA, discrimination/retaliation/harassment laws, investigations, discipline and terminations, employment agreements, and other employment laws/regulations.
• Assist in the development of personnel-related templates, regulations, policies, standard operating procedures, protocols, best practices, and training
• Collaborate with People Operations and outside counsel on immigration related matters
• Manage the day-to-day property and casualty insurance needs of the company through its insurance broker including claims management, coverage assessment, policy review, and renewals
• Assist in the provision of training to clients and stakeholders on legal compliance, policies and procedures
• Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure alignment on strategy, staffing, and budget
• Working with and supporting other members of the IMG Academy Legal Team
• Other areas as requested by the Chief Legal Officer

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services