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Director of Legal Counsel #1846
1846
Springfield or Chicago
Exempt
Legal
$97,984 - $129,828
$97,984 - $161,674
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 6, 2026
Open Until Filled

​Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Deputy Legal Officer, performs legal counsel duties; supports and supervises assistant legal counsel staff; liaises with the legal department management team to provide support and consistency across the legal department.

  • ​Streamlines, implements and oversees contract and procurement processes.
  • Attends expenditure review meetings and represents the Agency at procurement related hearings and meetings.
  • Researches, reviews and/or prepares legal opinions, legislation, administrative rules, and other legal documents. 
  • Drafts and negotiates all Agency contracts.
  • Reviews all Agency procurements and provides guidance and advice on enforcement and interpretation of contracts.
  • Supervises and evaluates legal department staff. 
  • Provides daily support to staff.
  • Assists and advises Agency in policy deliberations and implementation.
  • Advises school officials and such other constituents as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • ​Graduation from an accredited law school. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Seven years of experience working as a licensed attorney.
  • Experience with contract and procurement matters.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • ​Knowledge of education law and familiarity with education issues. ​

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.