Chief Legal Officer, Higher Education & Mission

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saint marys universityWinona (MN)

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About the role

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is seeking a General Counsel to deliver strategic legal counsel, governance guidance, and risk management across the university. The role entails advising senior leadership, Board of Trustees, and campus units on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, including employment and student affairs, with a focus on advancing the mission. The position reports to the President and supports the university’s Lasallian Catholic identity, while leveraging AI

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