Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel

45947BR

Campus: Tempe

Assoc General Counsel

Job Description

The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing a high level of professional legal service by representing and advising the Arizona Board of Regents and Arizona State University on a broad range of issues including business formation and structures, intellectual property, licensing (including software), data and privacy protection, business law, education law, procurement law, public entity law, knowledge and research enterprise development, and other legal matters. This position will concentrate primarily on supporting ASU's business and transactional activities including online education and related delivery and regulatory matters. Provides advice relating to online education, data and privacy protection, intellectual property, licensing, complex business transactions, global operations, state and federal laws and regulations and ABOR and ASU policies impacting **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Assists with the development of educational training programs for administrators, faculty, and staff. Interacts regularly with senior level administration and with state, local, and federal regulatory offices. Manages a significant and varied workload including working on multiple unrelated matters concurrently and completing complex projects both independently and with minimal direction. Utilizes excellent judgment and discretion as well as exceptional integrity and research and communication skills.


Job Family

Legal Affairs

Department Name

Office of General Counsel

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

UNIVERSITY ADMIN

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Close Date

19-October- 2018

Category

03

Essential Duties

Prepares legal opinions and provides advice for administrative offices and academic units based on an analysis of applicable federal and state law and regulations, Board of Regents policies and University policies
Prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents for various University offices and departments
Handles or assists in the handling of university transactions, litigation and administrative proceedings relating to the attorney's primary practice area(s)
Advises University boards, offices and committees on responsibilities and policies/procedures to be utilized
Assists in analyzing and advising on legal implication of policy decisions contractual relations and regulatory compliance matters
Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings and conferences, as required
Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Associate General Counsel
Researches and analyzes a wide variety of laws, regulations, legislation, legislative history and policies; studies proposed or existing legislation for implications to the University
Confers with outside legal counsel in areas of specialty law as necessary
Maintains effective working relationships with appropriate regulatory, legislative and other legal resources
Assists in development and presents a variety of preventive law programs for the University.
Accepts service of process in appropriate circumstances; handles subpoenas and court orders

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and six (6) years of experience as a practicing attorney with a focus in transactional law. Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona within twelve (12) months of hire or qualify for and registered as in-house counsel in Arizona.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the active practice of law which is current and continuous and with a focus in transactional law (6 years);
Experience working in a diverse and complex environment; structuring, negotiating, and drafting complex transactions and agreements relevant to a complex public research university as a licensed attorney with active practice;
Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of legal issues associated with a complex and entrepreneurial public university, and of applicable laws and regulations;
Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills

Working Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment subject to prolonged periods of sitting and operation of computer equipment requiring keyboarding. Travel to other offices at the Tempe campus and other ASU campuses is required. Some out-of-state and overnight travel is required.

Department Statement

The Office of General Counsel is located in the ASU Fulton Center, at 300 E. University Drive, Suite 335, Tempe, Arizona. Attorneys within the Office of General Counsel provide services at all ASU campuses and at multiple locations. For more information about the Office of General Counsel visit our web site at ****

For information on admission to the state of Arizona bar, including the registration process that is available for in-house counsel and the process for admission on motion, please visit ****

ASU offers competitive benefits to its eligible employees including vacation time, paid holidays, sick leave, self & dependents reduced tuition, retirement, group life insurance, long-term disability coverage, medical insurance programs, flexible benefits plan and dental insurance plans. To find out more about our benefits please go to ****

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit ****

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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