Athletics Compliance Officer Senior Associate General Counsel

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Athletics Compliance Officer, Senior Associate General Counsel
The candidate will be the primary architect and steward of the compliance function for the University’s intercollegiate athletics department (“Athletics”). Oversees and administers the risk management and compliance function for Athletics, including the evaluation and monitoring of risk, to ensure that Athletics complies with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures. Establishes systems sufficient to ensure Athletics internal controls and compliance processes are adequate to identify, monitor, prevent, detect and remediate risk. Oversees and manages all legal matters and risk for Athletics, including NCAA/SEC compliance. Required to act with the upmost ethics and integrity in all interactions, engagements, or associations with or on behalf of the University. Reports solely to the Chancellor on all compliance-related matters in his/her capacity as Athletics Compliance Officer. The incumbent also reports to the General Counsel, who supervises the incumbent’s legal work as primary counsel for Athletics. Develops, implements and oversees a state of the art Athletics compliance program across all University campuses and departments. Develops, implements and oversees a state of the art Athletics risk assessment model and methodology. Develops and implements a digital platform for capturing, tracking and reviewing data analytics to assist with the detection, prevention and remediation of compliance risk. Conducts periodic risk assessments, internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities to detect and remedy compliance program gaps/weaknesses. Assembles and manages a cross-functional compliance team and delegates assignments, as needed. Drafts and disseminates Athletics compliance manuals, policies, procedures and training materials, as needed to minimize, manage or avoid legal exposure or risk. Prepares, conducts or coordinates compliance training. Develops and maintains productive relationships with stakeholders and regulatory authorities, including the SEC and NCAA. Monitors emerging SEC/NCAA legal and compliance trends and implements corrective action, as needed. Drafts compliance work plans and compliance reports, as needed. Prepares or assists with the drafting of self-disclosures and responses to formal inquires, as needed. Investigates alleged NCAA infractions. Prepares written investigative reports. Directs and oversees the implementation of remedial measures. Conducts or oversees audits and prepares audit reports, as needed. Benchmarks best practices with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Athletics compliance and risk management policies are best in class. Monitors and enforces the appropriate use of the University’s marks and brand. Supervises outside counsel and consultants, as needed. Provides legal advice and counsel to Athletics. Drafts and reviews Athletics contracts and other documents, as needed. Participates in negotiations, administrative or legal proceedings involving or associated with Athletics. Collaborates with the Athletics compliance team, as needed. Provides advice and counsel to University employees who manage public records requests related to Athletics. Reviews the legal sufficiency of Athletics training materials, policies and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, University policy and NCAA regulations and rules. Oversees the preparation of responses and responds to inquiries from the NCAA and SEC. Monitors and assesses the conduct of University leadership, Athletics staff, coaches, student athletes, prospective student athletes, sponsors and representatives of athletic interest (“boosters”) for legal sufficiency and NCAA compliance, as the circumstances warrant. Attends athletic events, as needed, to monitor risk and compliance activity. Completes special projects as assigned. Performs similar or related duties as assigned. Advises the Chancellor, General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics on strategies to minimize, manage and avoid risk. Provides legal advice and counsel on matters involving Intercollegiate Athletics, including NCCA compliance issues. Provides leadership and direction for legal and NCAA compliance matters. Establishes and maintains relationships with the necessary and pertinent stakeholders to ensure that risks are monitored, and compliance is the forefront of Athletics.

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