Sr. Corporate Counsel (Virtual)

General Information

Location:

US-AZ - Phoenix

Position Type:

Full Time

Virtual Eligible:

Yes

Job Category:

Administration

Ref #:

6713
Description and Requirements

Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!
About Us
University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.
Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring – and learning from – those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.
We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

About the Position

Provides legal services to the Company and its subsidiaries as a practicing lawyer, interpreting laws, rules and regulations and advising Company personnel of legal rights, obligations and privileges.  This may include practice in one or more of the following areas:  securities and corporate governance, corporate finance, contracts and other commercial transactions, real estate, education, regulation, labor and employment, litigation management, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions and other general legal matters.

What You’ll Do

NOTE:  The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this  position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.  Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below.  Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

 

1. Provides counsel and guidance on legal implications of matters to senior Company personnel in designated areas of responsibility.

 

2. Determines or assists in determining the source of legal services to be used as situations develop, as well as reconciles and advises as to the Company’s recommended position on legal matters.

 

3. Supervises outside counsel engaged by the Company.  Reviews outside counsel billing to assure compliance with Company policy and efficient use of Company resources.

 

4. Reviews, analyzes and comments on the Company’s legal obligations and advises the appropriate function head of the degree of legal risk on matters or issues within the assigned area of responsibility.

 

5. Performs other legal services as necessary.

 

6. Represents the Company as appropriate in its relationship with the legal and business communities by participating in targeted events, conferences and workshops.

 

7. Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

 

8. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Supervisory Responsibilities
May include direct supervision of professional, paraprofessional and administrative support staff.

 

What You Bring to the Table

Juris Doctorate or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school required.

 

Five (5) years of professional experience as an attorney at a private law firm, corporation, or governmental agency.

 

A member in good standing of a Bar of one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia.

 

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking to provide legal counsel and guidance to the Company, as described above.

 

Must possess the ability to convey a professional image and effectively represent the Company as appropriate in its relationship with the legal, education, business, and government communities.

 

Must be able to communicate complex and technical information to persons with non-legal related backgrounds.

 

Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate to Company personnel organizational policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations, as described above.

 

Must have a working knowledge of personal software packages to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports.

 

Must be self-motivated, well-organized, results oriented and able to manage several projects simultaneously under deadline pressure with minimal supervision.

 

Must be able to creatively address and solve problems. 

 

Must be willing and able to work cooperatively in a team setting.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

Pay Range


The annual pay range for this position is $114,000 (minimum), $172,000 (midpoint), and $230,000 (maximum).*

Individuals in this role are eligible for:

• Annual Bonus Award 
• Annual Equity Award 
• Participation in the Deferred Compensation Plan

Salary minimum

$114,000

Salary midpoint

$172,000

Salary maximum

$230,000

Manual Salary maximum

221000

Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.
 
Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
• Competitive 401(k) employer match;
• Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
• A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*

*For more details around paid time off benefits, please click here .

Hourly midpoint

79.47

Hourly minimum

52.69

Hourly maximum

106.25

Manual Hourly Midpoint

0.00

Manual Hourly Minimum

0.00

Manual Hourly Maximum

0.00

CA Hourly Rate/Range

$X or $X - $Y
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