University Associate General Counsel Employment

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University Associate General Counsel (Employment)
The candidate reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Legal Affairs and University Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for the provision of legal advice and services to University executives and operating units with emphasis on employment matters. Provides legal services to the Board of Regents, executives, administrators, and the staff of the University. Provides advice and counsel to University officers, administrators and designated representatives on legal or related matters. Reviews and/or approves contracts and agreements as to legality and form, and makes recommendations for approval of legal documents. Furnishes legal opinions as requested by the Board of Regents and senior level executives, including legal memoranda and opinions. Performs legal research and analyses. Prepares and reviews legal documents. Assists with the drafting of rules, policies and procedures. Provides training on legal interpretations and issues to University administrators, staff, and designated representatives. Attends Board of Regents meetings, as appropriate, to provide information, case summaries, status reports of specific case, etc. As appropriate, testifies before State legislative committees and meets with Legislators on legislative proposals affecting the University. Represents the University in federal and state court in litigation matters, including such matters as civil suits, torts, contracts, employment, discrimination, constitutional violations, student affairs, public records. Meets with University administrators, staff or designated representatives to prepare for cases. Assists in procurement of legal services from outside counsel and works closely with selected counsel to coordinate litigation services with client entities, as well as assist with discovery, research, and drafting of pleadings as appropriate. Manages contracts with outside counsel, including such tasks as reviewing and approving invoices, negotiating contract amendments as necessary, and monitoring services provided to ensure cost effective representation. Represents the University in administrative hearings or other proceedings in matters involving external agencies, including Hawai'i Labor Relations Board, Labor Appeals Board, Hawai'i Civil Rights Commission, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Civil Rights, State Ethics Commission, Office of Information Practices. May represent the University at other administrative proceedings with regard to issues of unemployment compensation, disability compensation, workers' compensation, particularly in cases having impact on University policy or legal interpretations. May represent the University in collective bargaining matters, including selected grievance or interest arbitrations. Maintains case records/statistics. Keeps abreast of current case law and legal developments. Keeps abreast of University policies and procedures; federal laws, rules, regulations, codes, and executive orders; State statutes, rules and executive directives. Develops and implements effective working protocols with support staff as appropriate for the effective handling and management of case matters and files. Keeps the University General Counsel and University administration apprised of significant cases, risks and projects. Attends meetings with the President of the University, Board of Regents and University executives. Provides status reports and responds to inquiries.

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