Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel

Duties: Serves as a senior legal advisor to the University, providing both legal and strategic counsel on a wide range of legal matters to Pacific constituencies, including the Administration, faculty, staff and University-affiliated organizations and, when requested, the Board of Regents. Will report directly to General Counsel. He or she will review trends in higher education, as well as legislative, regulatory and legal affairs that would impact the institution and will also monitor new and ongoing matters to determine where action or counsel is needed to avoid or minimize legal ramifications. Assists and supports in the management of the work of outside law firms and the associated cost. Under the direction of the General Counsel: Serves as a legal advisor to the Board of Regents, the President and senior staff on legal, regulatory, and contractual matters. Supports, demonstrates and contributes to the ethical vision and direction of the University’s legal affairs. Serves as a key member of the Office of General Counsel team, and advises on the legal implications of issues before they escalate into legal matters and/or to minimizes the impact of matters that already have legal ramifications. Supports the mission and functions of the University through delivery of legal support on topics including, but not limited to, transactional matters, employment and labor law, student affairs, federal, state and third party funding, athletics, insurance and risk management, compliance, development and accreditation. Negotiates, drafts, and administers a broad variety of contracts, MOU’s, services agreements, licensing agreements, real estate agreements, and other legal instruments memorializing the diverse activities of a large dynamic organization. Works on a level of parity with experienced and sophisticated outside counsel and interacts successfully with senior officers, faculty, and staff of the University, often in situations of substantial ambiguity. Reviews and advises on current policies, procedures and handbooks and updates thereto; provides guidance on policies or procedures that should be developed to promote compliant and efficient operations. Supports process management of contracts into which the University enters so that they best serve the institution’s needs and mission. Partners with Human Resources, Student Affairs, Risk Management, Compliance and other departments to assist in the successful implementation of their areas of responsibility. Monitors trends in higher education, as well as legislative, regulatory and legal matters and educates University constituencies as appropriate. Facilitates the University operating within an appropriate legal framework, and provides training or background materials as needed. Provides input regarding the need for engagement of outside counsel. Serves as conduit between appropriate departments and outside counsel on litigation and other matters handled outside the Office of General Counsel. Supports the management of the quality, delivery and costs of legal services in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Assists in the development of and follows record keeping protocols for the Office of General Counsel. Reviews and makes recommendations for the better management and operations of the Office of General Counsel.

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