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Emerson College (“the Company”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Vice President and General Counsel.

Company: Emerson College is internationally recognized as the nation’s premiere institution of higher learning devoted to communication and the arts.  Energized by engagement with the creative life of Boston, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands, Emerson’s students have independent minds with diverse backgrounds; the students develop their own personal voice and expertise in professions that profoundly shape society and culture in the 21^st century. The College’s mission has deep roots in its commitment to social justice and to using the disciplines of communication and the arts to foster a more equitable society. 

Overview: The Vice President and General Counsel of the College will serve as the principal legal advisor for the College, with overall responsibility for the vision and leadership of the College’s legal strategy.  Reporting to the President and as a valued member of the senior leadership team and a key strategic advisor, the Vice President and General Counsel of the College will provide legal advice and counsel to the President, Board of Trustees, and other members of the College community on all legal and other significant matters affecting the College and its stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join an outstanding, mission-driven institution that is at an exciting juncture with new leadership.

Experience: The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of legal experience with a solid and broad-based understanding of matters related to higher education law, including employment law, labor relations, ADA, VAWA, FERPA, Title IX, and Clery. This individual will have extensive experience interacting with senior leadership and boards of trustees with varied interests and areas of responsibility as well as an ability to exercise sound judgment on challenging and sophisticated legal issues and act with the highest ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Experience in higher education law is required. 

Location:  Boston, MA.

Relocation: Yes.  This is a national search.

Compensation: Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner, Associate and Law Firm Management placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London, and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. MLA considers every search a diversity search, and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.

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