Description
CBIZ Talent Solutions is proud to partner with our client, Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) in finding their next General Counsel. Established in 1942, MainePERS, an independent agency of the State of Maine, administers retirement benefits for thousands of Maine’s public employees, including teachers, legislators, judges, state workers, and participating local government employees. The system administers four open defined benefit plans, a Group Life Insurance Program, and a program of defined contribution retirement plans. Employers include the State of Maine and six of its component units, 234 local school districts, and 335 other participating local districts.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and as a key member of the executive leadership team, the General Counsel (GC) provides comprehensive legal counsel, advice, and assistance to MainePERS across all areas of operations. The General Counsel oversees teams of professional and administrative staff, ensures the system operates effectively within the law, supports the Board of Trustees, and serves as strategic advisor to the CEO on governance, fiduciary, legislative, and investment-related legal matters.
To learn more about the Responsibilities and Qualifications please view the link to the full Position Profile below:
https://www.cbiz.com/services/advisory/human-capital-management/talent-solutions/open-positions?JOBSHAREHX5EZ7BW2RML2JTMEZYA6HEHH4UDVCVZ7E63OGG5I6A26XDLGLM73HWQ7E5IESDQW4JK35UM7WGTHGY
To Apply please send your resume to tamara.wesely@cbiz.com
Requirements
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Minimum Qualifications include:
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school
Current membership in good standing with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar and licensed to practice in Maine
Ten (10) + years of progressively responsible experience in a comparable legal environment or equivalent combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a General Counsel
Litigation experience (preferred)
Experience managing other attorneys and paralegals (preferred)
