Deputy General Counsel Greater Washington D.C. Area

The Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to serve as a senior legal advisor to executive leadership and, when applicable, the governing board. The role supports oversight of legal services, litigation, and outside counsel, while advising on employment and labor relations, special education, student services, civil rights, contracts, procurement, public records, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include assessing legal and organizational risks; drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, agreements, and other legal documents; and providing practical guidance on disputes, claims, and changes in law. The Deputy General Counsel also helps coordinate legal resources and provides compliance training as needed. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and have at least three years of progressively responsible legal experience relevant to public education, including litigation or administrative proceedings. Active membership in good standing with the Maryland Bar is required, or candidates must be eligible to obtain Maryland admission within six months. Applicants should demonstrate strong legal analysis, leadership, communication, and workload-management skills, along with knowledge of applicable federal and Maryland laws, labor and employment law, special education, student rights, contracts, and governmental compliance. Experience in public-sector legal leadership, Maryland education law, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution is preferred.

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Charles County Public Schools