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Chief Legal Officer
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What they do
A Corporate Lawyer specializes in corporate law. They ensure the legality of commercial transactions, advising corporations on their legal rights and duties, including the duties and responsibilities of corporate officers.
$195,806 / year median in Pennsylvania
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Chief Legal Officer at Allentown School District Chief Legal Officer at Allentown School District in East Texas, Pennsylvania Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association and an accredited law school. Member of the Pennsylvania State Bar and in good standing with the State Bar of Pennsylvania. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, with substantial practice in education law, public sector law, or governmental legal services. Demonstrated expertise in PreK-12 education law, including federal and state education statutes and regulations, special education law (IDEA, Section 504), student rights and discipline, Title IX and compliance, and public records, open meetings, and transparency laws. Strong litigation management experience, including oversight of outside counsel and risk mitigation strategies. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to public education, employment law, labor relations, and risk management. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for non-legal audiences. Thorough knowledge of the legislative process. Ability to read and interpret documents such as law, regulations, policy, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. Summary The Chief Legal Officer is responsible for legal services to the School Board of Directors, Superintendent/CEO, and school district's staff. The Chief Legal Officer must possess special knowledge of Constitutional law and Pennsylvania school and employment law, knowledge of Pennsylvania statutes pertaining to schools, and knowledge of the regulatory powers, limitations, authorities, and responsibilities of the School Board of Directors.