Associate General Counsel jobs in Kansas City, MO

Associate General Counsel is responsible for ensuring an organization's compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Develops and reviews an organization's policies, practices, and guidelines. Being an Associate General Counsel assists in protecting an organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides counsel to senior leadership. Additionally, Associate General Counsel identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Associate General Counsel manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be an Associate General Counsel typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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General Counsel
  • Truman State University
  • Kirksville, MO FULL_TIME
  • Posting Details

    Position Information

    Position Title
    General Counsel

    Job Responsibilities
    Truman State University — Missouri’s only public liberal arts and sciences university — seeks an experienced, skilled, collegial, and collaborative attorney to serve as its next General Counsel. This position provides a unique opportunity to formulate and oversee legal policies and procedures that will have a lasting impact on Truman’s ability to fulfill its mission for many years to come.

    The Position: The primary function of the General Counsel is to provide legal advice to and representation for Truman’s Board of Governors, administrators, faculty, and staff acting in their organizational capacity on behalf of the university. A General Counsel provides effective legal advice, representation, and training in a complex operational context. Subject areas are numerous and varied and include constitutional law, particularly speech and due process, accreditation, employment, benefits, student issues (including discipline, privacy, and welfare), utilities, facilities, procurement, real and intellectual property, construction, finance, insurance, tort liability, privacy of information systems, electronic discovery, export controls, labor relations, contracts, grants, personal injury, and increasingly complex compliance issues, particularly Title IX. The Institutional Compliance Officer reports to the General Counsel. The Board of Governors appoints the General Counsel to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

    The Institution: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars and academically talented students, Truman is a residential university providing approximately 3,700 students with broad liberal arts experiences and in-depth study in 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate programs. Truman has a longstanding reputation for providing an exceptionally high-quality education paired with an outstanding return on investment. As a result, Truman consistently appears in the most respected annual listings of the nation’s best colleges and universities. For 27 consecutive years, U.S. News and World Report has recognized Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Regional Category. Other accolades include being one of 10 public colleges profiled by Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2024 as a “Best Buy” school noted for quality academic offerings and affordable cost, named by the Princeton Review College Guide, 2024 among “The Best 389 Colleges” out of 2,400 institutions across the country to earn an undergraduate degree, and recognized as the No. 7 best master’s university in the nation by Washington Monthly 2023. Truman was the only state school to be included in the top 300. In addition to its commitment to excellence, the University promotes a welcoming culture that puts people first and supports students, faculty, and staff. More information about Truman and what others say about the University can be found at www.truman.edu and www.truman.edu/about/facts-about-truman/points-of-pride/.

    Location: Located in Kirksville, Truman plays a vital role in the thriving regional center of northeast Missouri. The city enjoys a low crime rate, excellent schools, and a low cost of living. Within a few minutes’ drive, a broad range of outdoor recreational opportunities is easily accessible. Kirksville is connected to Chicago by Contour Airlines (https://contourairlines.com/). Amtrak operates the Southwest Chief on daily schedules from LaPlata (13 miles from Kirksville) to Chicago, Kansas City, and points southwest to Los Angeles. A. T. Still University maintains dental and medical schools in Kirksville. More information about Kirksville can be found at www.visitkirksville.com.

    Required Qualifications
    The successful candidate must have earned a JD from an ABA-accredited school of law and admission to the Missouri Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity and successful admission in the immediate future.
    The ideal candidate will have:
    • A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the practice of law;
    • Experience providing legal services and advice to higher education institutions or state or local governmental entities, boards, or commissions;
    • Expertise in contract law, employment law, civil litigation, and constitutional law;
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
    • Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to serve as a collegial and collaborative member of a leadership team;
    • High ethical and professional standards of conduct;
    • Experience in managing a broad range of legal challenges;
    • Demonstrated ability to foster sound decision-making in all areas of University operation;
    • The ability to identify and mitigate legal risks within the University operation;
    • The ability to support the University’s functions through the delivery of legal support and guidance to senior management;
    • The ability to communicate and interact with University officials at all levels; and
    • Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in educational law and related areas.

    Preferred Qualifications

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    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will be received until a list of candidates is put forward for final consideration. The review of candidates will begin February 1, 2024.

    Application materials should be received by this date to receive full consideration. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, detailed cover letter, and contact information for three references and be sent to:
    Philip J. Christofferson, Chair
    General Counsel Search Committee
    Truman State University
    President’s Office
    McClain Hall 200
    Kirksville, MO 63501
    presoffice@truman.edu

    Salary

    Non Discrimination Statement
    Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.
    Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.

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Assistant Attorney General/Deputy Chief Counsel
  • Missouri Attorney General
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Assistant Attorney General/Deputy Chief Counsel Governmental Affairs Section - Kansas City The Attorney General's Office is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the Deputy Chief Counsel for the Go...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Assistant General Counsel
  • Savion
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company operating on a stand-alone basis, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in t...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Assistant General Counsel- Western Region
  • State of Missouri
  • Kansas City, MO FULL_TIME
  • Assistant General Counsel ** Statewide Full-Time Salaried Direct Health Services Department of Mental Health Office of the Director Scheduled Hours: M-F - 8am-5pm MINIMUM SALARY 70,000 MAXIMUM SALARY ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Counsel
  • JE Dunn Construction
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Best People Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling them withinnovative tools, and letting...
  • 6 Days Ago

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SALES ASSOCIATE
  • Dollar General
  • WOODS HEIGHTS, MO PART_TIME
  • Company Overview Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are...
  • 19 Days Ago

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YL ADMISSION COUNSELOR KCVR
  • Minact, Inc.
  • Excelsior Springs, MO
  • General Function: Screens and recruits students for the Job Corps Program by making and maintaining a network of referra...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef Stilwell
  • Loews Hotels
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Executive Chef Stilwell Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 80...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Evans & Dixon
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Johnson County office. As a Paralega...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Listings
  • Cboe Global Markets
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Job Description Position Summary: Provide legal support to Cboe's U.S. corporate listings business on Cboe BZX Exchange,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Counsel - Commercial/Permitting
  • TallGrass
  • Leawood, KS
  • Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pro Bono Attorney
  • Stinson Co
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Description Summary The Pro Bono Attorney will be responsible for providing representation in Jackson County Family Cour...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (Full-time, Day Shift)
  • Linden Woods Village
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Linden Woods Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple:...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Front Desk Manager
  • Marriott Kansas City Country Club
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Summary: The Assistant Front Desk Manager is responsible for assisting the Front Desk Manager with the operation of ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in 2017, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Associate General Counsel jobs
$278,526 to $394,899
Kansas City, Missouri area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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