General Counsel
About the Company
Respected private liberal arts college
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1794
Employees
501-1000
Categories
- Education
- Bowdoin College
- Bowdoin
- Liberal Arts Colleges
- Maine
- Nescac
- New England
About the Role
The Company is seeking its inaugural general counsel to take on the role of principal legal officer, with a focus on shaping and leading the legal strategy. The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert counsel on a wide range of significant legal matters. This includes offering guidance to the president, senior officers, board of trustees, and the broader community. The general counsel will be responsible for the vision and leadership of the legal function, ensuring that the company's legal affairs are in line with its mission and values.Applicants for the general counsel position at the company must have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and the ability to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction. A strong legal background with a proven track record of increasing responsibility and experience is essential. The role requires a candidate with a deep understanding of legal issues, particularly those that impact the company's operations and community. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of providing sound legal advice in a complex and dynamic environment. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, is also a key requirement.
Hiring Manager Title
President
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions