Assistant College Counsel

Ivy Tech Community College•Indianapolis, IN

13d

About The Position

The Assistant College Counsel serves as legal counsel for College representatives in the course of employment and assists the Senior Vice President for Legal and Public Affairs, College Counsel, and outside counsel in providing legal guidance to the President, Board of Trustees, Chancellors, and other executive officers of the College. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to the Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs, College Counsel, and outside counsel, represents the College, President, and Board of Trustees on legal matters at the direction of College Counsel. Manages College responses to litigation, legal investigations, and other legal proceedings. In consultation with the College Counsel, advises the President, Board of Trustees, Vice Presidents, and senior administrators on matters pertaining to applicable litigation, laws, regulations, and other duties under the law. Maintains expertise and provides legal guidance, updates, reviews, and recommendations on existing and evolving laws (including statutes and regulations) and legal trends involving all aspects of College academic and non-academic operations. Such areas include, but are not limited to, labor and employment law, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, administrative and constitutional law, contracts, privacy, academic and research regulations, construction and real property regulations, intellectual property, and applicability of state and federal laws. Develops and drafts new College policies; reviews and revises existing College policies. Along with the Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs and College Counsel, coordinates the engagement and work product of outside counsel and designated legal representatives and insurers, where applicable. Manages and conducts factual internal investigations and those led by outside counsel related to threatened, potential, or pending litigation; EthicsPoint complaints; and complaints filed with external agencies, including, but not limited to, the EEOC, DOE, ICHE, HLC, ICRC, IOHSA, OSHA, DOL, and other local or county offices. Handles real estate transactions for the College. Manages and responds to Access to Public Records Act requests. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, including service agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, data sharing agreements, and affiliation agreements. Serves as a member of the College’s Tax Intercept Committee. Reviews, coordinates, and responds to notices of tort claims filed against the College. Represents the College, when directed by College Counsel, in uncomplicated litigation (e.g., small claims cases) and internal administrative proceedings. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
License to practice in the State of Indiana, with admission to practice in the United States District Courts located within Indiana.
A minimum of two (2) years of law practice experience required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively represent the College, President, and Board of Trustees in legal matters.
Ability to communicate complex issues and legal concepts to non-lawyers.
Demonstrated ability to navigate effectively through and successfully work with different departments and constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines
Excellent presentation and project management skills.
Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the highest standards of quality, integrity, ethics, fairness, and public responsibility.
Superior knowledge and experience with the broad spectrum of statutes, regulations, and legal procedures relevant to college operations.
Expertise necessary to manage the full range of legal services.
Superior skills in demonstrating leadership, creativity, negotiation skills, as well as the ability to adapt and continuously improve the effectiveness of College legal services.
Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees, and in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of five (5) years of law practice preferred.
Experience working in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

Represents the College, President, and Board of Trustees on legal matters at the direction of College Counsel.
Manages College responses to litigation, legal investigations, and other legal proceedings.
Advises the President, Board of Trustees, Vice Presidents, and senior administrators on matters pertaining to applicable litigation, laws, regulations, and other duties under the law.
Maintains expertise and provides legal guidance, updates, reviews, and recommendations on existing and evolving laws (including statutes and regulations) and legal trends involving all aspects of College academic and non-academic operations.
Develops and drafts new College policies; reviews and revises existing College policies.
Coordinates the engagement and work product of outside counsel and designated legal representatives and insurers, where applicable.
Manages and conducts factual internal investigations and those led by outside counsel related to threatened, potential, or pending litigation; EthicsPoint complaints; and complaints filed with external agencies, including, but not limited to, the EEOC, DOE, ICHE, HLC, ICRC, IOHSA, OSHA, DOL, and other local or county offices.
Handles real estate transactions for the College.
Manages and responds to Access to Public Records Act requests.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, including service agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, data sharing agreements, and affiliation agreements.
Serves as a member of the College’s Tax Intercept Committee.
Reviews, coordinates, and responds to notices of tort claims filed against the College.
Represents the College, when directed by College Counsel, in uncomplicated litigation (e.g., small claims cases) and internal administrative proceedings.