Associate General Counsel (El Cerrito) (Valle del Cauca)...

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Overview

Summit Public Schools is looking for an Associate General Counsel who is a problem-solver, results-oriented, excels at critical thinking and clear writing, and has exceptional interpersonal skills. The candidate must be a highly motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to positively impact the lives of students by improving K-12 public education. You will work directly with and report to the Chief Legal Officer.

Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepares a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,000 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college-ready, and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.

What You’ll Do : Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk strategy.
• Navigate complex issues across multiple jurisdictions (California and Washington), with exposure to evolving charter law and nonprofit governance.
• Advise on charter and education law and apply it to Summit's schools in California and Washington.
• Manage outside counsel in litigation, dispute resolution, and other high-risk matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements critical to operations and innovation.
• Oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice and resolve disputes in special education matters.
• Support the development and implementation of organizational policies.
• Advise on corporate law, nonprofit operations, and education codes.
• Deliver training and actionable guidance on legal and compliance issues to staff.
• Support Our Schools : assist the Diverse Learners team on special education matters, including FAPE.
• Serve as lead attorney on labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee relations.
• Represent Summit with charter authorizers, oversight agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Advise on high-stakes charter renewals, policy shifts, and public accountability.
• Support school leaders on state and federal law obligations under our charters.
• Advise on finance, governance, philanthropy, and strategic partnerships; ensure legal alignment with Summit's innovation and growth initiatives.
• Support the Government and Public Affairs team on legislation and external engagement.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and strategic agreements; draft and prepare governance documents, including board memoranda, resolutions, and policies.
• Provide legal advice on student matters, including safety, confidentiality, and school norms.
• Support Strategic Services and other Home Office Functions with legal expertise and guidance to network leadership; ensure compliance with California and Washington public meeting and governance laws.
• Advise governing boards and leadership teams on legislative trends and recommend responses.
• Partner with HR to ensure employment law compliance and resolve employee relations matters; provide legal support to finance and data operations teams.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and take on related duties as assigned, with opportunities to expand expertise while advancing Summit's mission.

What You Need

Who You Are

What You Get

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, take what you need personal leave policy, 12 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $157,651 and goes up to $186,503 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other's voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer : Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities.

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