Associate General Counsel- Business Transactions

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Associate General Counsel- Business Transactions
The candidate assists the Senior Counsel and the General Counsel in the administration of business transactions, including the review of contracts and other transactional documents for legal sufficiency. Assists the Senior Counsel in the administration of the University’s intellectual property matters. Represents the University in the negotiation of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with parties external to the University. When instructed by superiors, may represent the University in disputes regarding its business transactions with such parties. Internal contacts are with faculty, staff and students of the University. External contacts include attorneys in private firms, institutions of higher education, commercial enterprises, governmental and regulatory bodies, and other third parties. Reviews contract agreements for legal sufficiency and recommends revisions to protect the legal interests of the University. Conducts legal research and prepares related memoranda. Also supervises research performed by paralegals and interns. Prepares, for own or supervisor’s signature, legal documents such as pleadings, agreements, opinions, and advisory memoranda. Reviews legal claims and matters that may become legal claims and prepares related correspondence. Prepares other communications related to legal matters. As needed, gathers factual information related to University legal matters. Drafts and negotiates, for subsequent approval by University officers, commitments involving University resources, including settlements of legal claims, agreements, and statements of University policy. Provides legal expertise and otherwise represents the Office in meetings with University officials and individuals outside the University; as directed by superiors. Represents the University in legal proceedings as assigned. Directly supervises outside counsel and consultants as assigned. Works with the Senior Counsel to implement the University’s technology transfer function. Addresses copyright issues. Coordinates the Office of the General Counsel’s web presence. Assists with the management and enforcement of the University’s trademark and branding policies. Maintains the University’s patent portfolio database. Serves as the first attorney-level evaluator of vendor and student bankruptcy filings in coordination with the Senior Counsel. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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