"SENIOR ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL"

SENIOR ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Chapman University seeks a driven and experienced attorney to be an integral member of its Office of General Counsel, supporting the General Counsel, the President, to whom the General Counsel reports, the executive leadership team, College deans, and other key stakeholders across the institution. The Senior Associate General Counsel (SAGC) will be expected to manage and advise on legal matters in the following areas: risk management, investigations and related litigation and preventative training, faculty and student affairs, grants and research compliance, gift agreements, athletics, and other business areas. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and collaborate closely with the rest of the legal team, executive leadership and senior staff, deans, and outside counsel. This is a full-time in-office position located at the Chapman University campus in Orange, California. The base salary range is $265,000 to $290,000.

Founded in 1861, Chapman University is a fast-growing, goal-oriented, rising star in the national university community, with multiple undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal and performing arts, business, law, and health sciences, among others. It is a well-resourced, private research institution with 11 colleges and a total enrollment of over 10,000 students with world-class faculty providing premier education. The University has earned R2 status in recognition of its high research activity.

The search for Chapman University's next Senior Associate General Counsel is being assisted by Academic Search, Senior Consultant Mary Kennard, Esq., and Search Manager Penny Gibbons. For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, key responsibilities, and application process, please review the position profile on the Academic Search website.

Although nominations are not required to be considered for this position, leaders who know of outstanding candidates are welcome to submit confidential nominations by sending an email to ChapmanSAGC@academicsearch.org. Please include the nominee's full name, position, institution/organization, and email address.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.