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General Counsel/ Director of Human Resources

Under the direction of the President, this newly created position will serve as the school’s general counsel and oversee the compliance aspects of its human resource function.  The candidate needs to have current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations and pending legislation.

Responsibilities include handling legal/H.R. issues in a variety of subject areas, including the following:

  • Human Resource matters and initiatives
  • Employment contracts
  • Employee policies
  • Finance and corporate issues
  • Risk management advice
  • Draft and negotiate various types of contracts
  • Intellectual Property
  • Manage litigation handled by outside counsel
  • Counsel to Administration and Trustees
  • Potential teaching opportunity as adjunct professor

Education and Experience:

JD degree required.  Experience in employment law preferred.  Experience in higher education and/or past oversight of human resource functions is considered a plus.

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to humanresources@piercelaw.edu


Franklin Pierce Law Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other legally protected status in admission to and employment in its programs and activities.

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