Associate General Counsel

Summit Public Schools•San Jose, CA

69d•$157,651 - $186,503

About The Position

Associate General Counsel Position Overview Summit Public Schools is looking for an Associate General Counsel who is a problem solver results oriented excels at critical thinking and clear writing and has exceptional interpersonal skills The candidate must be a highly motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to positively impact the lives of students by improving K 12 public education You will work directly with and report to the Chief Legal Officer Who We Are What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools Summit is a leading network of public schools that collectively prepares a diverse community of young people with the skills knowledge and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life We operate 10 schools serving over 3000 students in the Bay Area and Washington state 100 of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average We need exceptional diverse and mission aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life Join us What Youll Do Responsibilities The Associate General Counsel will be the second member of the legal team and will support the Chief Legal Officer on a range of issues that impact Summit Public Schools This is an opportunity with significant responsibility and the opportunity to have an immediate impact on students enrolled in a network of charter schools in California and Washington This role provides exposure to the full range of responsibilities typically associated with a General Counsel preparing the Associate General Counsel for future leadership opportunities in the legal field and nonprofit sector Key Responsibilities will include Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership on governance compliance and risk strategy Navigate complex issues across multiple jurisdictions California and Washington with exposure to evolving charter law and nonprofit governance Advise on charter and education law and apply it to Summits schools in California and Washington Manage outside counsel in litigation dispute resolution and other high risk matters Draft review and negotiate agreements critical to operations and innovation Oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations Provide legal advice and resolve disputes in special education matters Support the development and implementation of organizational policies Advise on corporate law nonprofit operations and education codes Deliver training and actionable guidance on legal and compliance issues to staff More specifically you can expect to Support Our Schools Support the Diverse Learners team on special education matters including FAPE Serve as lead attorney on labor and employment matters including collective bargaining contract administration and employee relations Represent Summit with charter authorizers oversight agencies and external stakeholders Advise on high stakes charter renewals policy shifts and public accountability Support school leaders on state and federal law obligations under our charters Advise on finance governance philanthropy and strategic partnerships Ensure legal alignment with Summits innovation and growth initiatives Support the Government and Public Affairs team on legislation and external engagement Draft review and negotiate commercial and strategic agreements Draft review and prepare governance documents including board memoranda resolutions and policies Provide legal advice on student matters including safety confidentiality and school norms Support Strategic Services and other Home Office Functions Provide legal expertise and guidance to the network leadership team Ensure compliance with Californias Brown Act Political Reform Act and Public Records Act Ensure compliance with Washingtons Open Public Meetings Act and nonprofit governance laws Advise governing boards and leadership teams on legislative trends and recommend responses Partner with HR to ensure employment law compliance and resolve employee relations matters Provide legal support to finance and data operations teams Lead or contribute to cross functional projects and take on related duties as assigned with opportunities to expand expertise while advancing Summits missio

Requirements

A true passion for our organizations mission to empower all students with the skills necessary to succeed in college career and life
Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law
Member in good standing of the State Bar of California andor Washington State Bar Association
3 5 years of experience in either education law or legal experience representing a local education agency in some capacity
Experience with applicable federal and state laws and regulations relating to public education including the California Education Code and Revised Code of Washington with an emphasis on special education andor employment law preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams and across diverse stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal writing communication and presentation skills
Outstanding organizational skills with extraordinary attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced environment managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
Ability to analyze statutes and regulations quickly to provide practical advice
Ability to independently make decisions balancing legal requirements and businessmanagerial needs and to efficiently and effectively communicate with non lawyers
Ability to present complex and sensitive issues to managers in a concise and effective manner
Experience taking on projects involving unfamiliar subject matters
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
Ability to evaluate risk and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Proficiency in Google Suite Docs Sheets Slides or Microsoft Office Word Excel and Powerpoint

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership on governance compliance and risk strategy
Navigate complex issues across multiple jurisdictions California and Washington with exposure to evolving charter law and nonprofit governance
Advise on charter and education law and apply it to Summits schools in California and Washington
Manage outside counsel in litigation dispute resolution and other high risk matters
Draft review and negotiate agreements critical to operations and innovation
Oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
Provide legal advice and resolve disputes in special education matters
Support the development and implementation of organizational policies
Advise on corporate law nonprofit operations and education codes
Deliver training and actionable guidance on legal and compliance issues to staff
Support the Diverse Learners team on special education matters including FAPE
Serve as lead attorney on labor and employment matters including collective bargaining contract administration and employee relations
Represent Summit with charter authorizers oversight agencies and external stakeholders
Advise on high stakes charter renewals policy shifts and public accountability
Support school leaders on state and federal law obligations under our charters
Advise on finance governance philanthropy and strategic partnerships
Ensure legal alignment with Summits innovation and growth initiatives
Support the Government and Public Affairs team on legislation and external engagement
Draft review and negotiate commercial and strategic agreements
Draft review and prepare governance documents including board memoranda resolutions and policies
Provide legal advice on student matters including safety confidentiality and school norms
Provide legal expertise and guidance to the network leadership team
Ensure compliance with Californias Brown Act Political Reform Act and Public Records Act
Ensure compliance with Washingtons Open Public Meetings Act and nonprofit governance laws
Advise governing boards and leadership teams on legislative trends and recommend responses
Partner with HR to ensure employment law compliance and resolve employee relations matters
Provide legal support to finance and data operations teams
Lead or contribute to cross functional projects and take on related duties as assigned with opportunities to expand expertise while advancing Summits missio

Benefits

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work youll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan take what you need personal leave policy 12 paid holidays and 3 weeks of organization wide closures during the year You and your dependents will have access to multiple health dental and vision plans at 25 cost we cover the other 75 and employee life and disability insurance at no cost
Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent The salary for this position starts at 157651 and goes up to 186503 commensurate with experience and qualifications

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