Description:

Job Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel, Transactions will handle contracts and related legal issues, and address questions of substantial complexity in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment. The Assistant General Counsel will report to the Deputy General Counsel and will collaborate with staff across the Law Office and various CPS departments.

The Assistant General Counsel will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Independently review, structure, draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of contracts and transactions, including general services, technology, data sharing and protection, research, supply, financings, and related procurement documents and solicitations.
Provide pragmatic, focused legal counsel to internal stakeholders on transactional matters, interpretation of contractual provisions, laws, CPS rules, and policies.
Be an active, collaborative partner, applying combined operational and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention.
Update and maintain accurate status and relevant information on assigned matters in unit databases.
Other duties as assigned.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Assistant General Counsel must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, required.
Licensed and authorized to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Experience Required:

Minimum of one (1) year legal experience, inclusive of internships, externships and/or clerkships
Experience working in Education, at a public agency, at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and effectively communicate complex concepts, define problems and analyze issues relating to contracts, statutes, policy and operations, and develop valid conclusions and action steps
Highly skilled in commercial contract drafting and negotiations, and advising as a corporate generalist
Knowledgeable on a broad range of general legal matters, public procurement laws and risks impacting organizations
Strong client counseling background; Ability to provide sound legal advice in a short response time and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Self-starter who takes initiative to advance and close out projects, is able to work independently and resolve matters efficiently
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of and solve problems, quickly assess issues, and provide sound legal advice to a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership, school administrators and central office departments.
Excellent communication and engagement skills (writing, client communications, speaking, listening)
Exceptional judgment, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
Highly organized with excellent time management and organizational skills
Deadline-driven, strategic thinker
Detail-oriented and results-driven
Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Proficiency with Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides) and Microsoft Office