Senior Counsel-business Transactions amp Land Use 0201

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Senior Counsel-Business Transactions & Land Use

Duties: Prosecuting and defending litigation, drafting and negotiating agreements, providing advice, counsel and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies, and assisting with development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University's complex operations. Responsible for handling the most complex legal matters or projects. Performs legal consultation and advisory work of substantial importance and impact to the institution. Advises on complex matters involving interpretation of facts and the law in an atmosphere of substantial ambiguity. May provide functional advice, training and/or guidance to less-experienced attorneys. May act as a liaison with outside legal firms. May represent the University in certain complex litigation. Provides advice, counsel and representation in connection with the negotiations and documentation of a broad range of transactional matters. Key clients include senior executives in the system-wide Office of the President, Campus counsel and senior management on all ten campuses, five academic medical centers and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Provides substantial expertise within the University in the areas of business transactions and land use. Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects. Interprets complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity. Provides functional advice, training and/or guidance to less-experienced attorneys. Will frequently act as a liaison with outside counsel. Understands that UC is a large, complex organization with many internal and external clients. Carries out UC's organizational philosophy to provide the best possible services in support of its mission: teaching, research and public service. Provides high quality, timely and solution-oriented counsel as legal specialist in Oakland system headquarters on highly complex legal matters, by means of effective research and communication of advice, both written and oral. Establishes effective relationships with key internal and external constituencies. Recognizes strategic needs of organization and proactively builds relationships with appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Serves as a trusted strategic partner with university business units, providing practical advice and alternative solutions on a variety of business issues (including international transactions and affiliations), land use, real estate, construction and procurement matters, and policy issues. Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects, including those which hold substantial importance and impact. Interprets complex facts and the law in areas of moderate to high ambiguity. Directly negotiates matters on behalf of The Regents with sophisticated outside counsel, government officials. and business executives. Frequently acts as a liaison with outside counsel. Makes recommendations concerning areas of work to perform in-house, versus payment for an outside firm. Provides substantial expertise within the University in his or her areas of legal specialty. Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects, including among the most transactions confronting the University of California system at any particular time. Functions as a lead and technical resource within the area of practice. Handles matters of the highest complexity and significance to the University. Provides functional advice, training and/or guidance and effectively mentors less-experienced attorneys. Advises and renders opinions to senior leaders with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy. Works with colleagues at the Office of the President or campus/medical center locations to develop and modify practices and procedures to conform with changing legal requirements. Client Services 90 2 Delegates work effectively to maximize efficiencies. Provides clear expectations and mentors legal support staff to meet expected levels of productivity and accuracy. Ensures accurate record keeping in compliance with OGC data quality protocols. Keeps informed on changing legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University as they relate to the area of specialty. Complies with delegations of authority for committing University funds. Practices OGC's established Values for Principles of Community: collaborative, supportive, respectful of differences, and committed to fairness and diversity in all interactions, both within and outside the team. Supports OGC's commitment to diversity efforts - ensures equal opportunity in recruitment process by ensuring diverse representation on search committees and outreach efforts. Promotes equity in advancements and encourages participation in career advising or mentoring programs.

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