Berklee

Berklee

General Counsel

Berklee College of Music - Boston

Sponsorship not specified$350k-$400kDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceNegotiationExcelContract ManagementCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

  • Berklee's innovative curriculum blends contemporary and classical training with emerging technology and creative entrepreneurship, providing students with unparalleled resources to excel in their creative pursuits.
  • About the President Jim Lucchese, President of Berklee, started on January 1, 2025, as the institution's fifth president.
  • Prior to joining Berklee, President Lucchese held senior leadership roles across the global music ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
  • We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Requirements

  • Experience managing attorneys across a range of legal disciplines and selecting and managing outside counsel.
  • Ability to think strategically, with a progressive approach to understanding best practices to meet the needs of Berklee's diverse faculty, staff, and broader community.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, both orally and in writing.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost care.
  • Strong risk-assessment skills, including the ability to identify, analyze, and calibrate risks associated with various courses of action.
  • Experience with, and interest in, the intersection of technology, higher education, and the creative arts, including best practices related to institutional policies, data protection and compliance, and third-party partnerships.
  • Expertise in intellectual property, with a particular interest in the convergence of music, higher education, and technology.
  • Experience interacting with boards of trustees, including preparing materials for board meetings and advising on matters such as corporate governance, fiduciary duties, ethics, legal compliance, and strategic transactions.
  • Demonstrated experience in higher education-related matters, such as Title IX, FERPA, the Clery Act, and the Higher Education Act is strongly preferred.
  • Key Attributes
  • Demonstrated commitment to Berklee's mission and a passion for music and the performing arts.
  • An entrepreneurial, forward-thinking leader who serves as a strategic business partner, approaches complex challenges creatively, and brings a bias toward thoughtful action and solutions.
  • Keen intellect, strong judgment, and adaptability, with well-developed emotional intelligence.

Nice to have

  • Leading comprehensive regulatory compliance efforts and collaborating across departments, programs, and affiliated entities on enterprise risk management.
  • Providing clear, creative, and supportive leadership in labor matters, including collaborative engagement with union leadership.
  • Supporting the development and execution of strategic partnerships, in collaboration with institutional leaders, to advance Berklee's mission and global priorities.
  • Supporting crisis prevention and response strategies.
  • Proactively monitoring legal developments, regulatory trends, and legislative initiatives relevant to Berklee's operations and strategic objectives.
  • Establishing relationships with, and supervising the work of, outside counsel.
  • Drafting and advising on the development of institutional policies and procedures.
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Compensation

  • Hiring Range: $350,000 to $400,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

Company info

  • As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
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