Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
Duties: Assist the General Counsel in providing accessible and responsible legal advice in a collegial and constructive atmosphere to the University community in support of the University’s mission and goals. Assists the Secretary of the University with the planning, coordination, and facilitation of the work of the Board of Trustees. Providing legal advice and guidance, in a fast-paced, high volume environment, to faculty and staff on a wide variety of legal matters; Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, managing, administering, and advising on legal documents, including, but not limited to, contracts, releases, waivers, affiliation agreements, articulation agreements, joint venture agreements, grants, employment and human resource related contracts, leases, agreements of sale and other real estate related documents, construction contracts, donor agreements, memoranda of understanding, and dual enrollment agreements; Serving as the Chair of the Policy Advisory Committee and being responsible for ensuring that appropriate training is provided to various campus constituencies on University policies; Providing legal advice and overseeing compliance with international laws that affect the University’s campuses and locations abroad. Exercising vigilance for newly emerging laws and policies that will affect higher education and will keep the appropriate campus constituents apprised of these laws and their impact; Ensuring that the University remains in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting higher education, as well as, relevant accreditation requirements and being responsible for creating and managing a University compliance matrix; Reviewing and responding to public records requests and responding to discovery requests and investigations by regulatory agencies; Advising with respect to employment, labor, and human resource matters such as employee discipline, benefits, and accommodation matters; Participating in judicial proceedings involving the University and assisting with the management of litigation matters; Advising with respect to internal dispute resolution and administrative proceedings such as student disciplinary matters, faculty and union grievances, suspension or termination matters; Assisting in formulating and implementing institutional strategies for avoiding future legal problems; Overseeing responses to subpoenas directed to the University, including gathering records and ensuring compliance with legal requirements regarding confidentiality of student and employee records; and Serving on University committees as assigned Essential Functions in support of the Secretary of the University: The Assistant General Counsel assists the Secretary of the University by: Overseeing the work of the Assistant to the Secretary including providing expert-level support for all Board meetings and events which may include: analyzing materials, data, and information and reviewing content for completeness, accuracy, and responsiveness; tracking issues; reviewing agendas, minutes, and resolutions; coordinating regular meetings; coordinating and designing annual orientation and/or retreat meetings; preparing materials for continuing Board education; and managing the electronic Board portal; Facilitating effective governance with long-range planning, communication, and problem solving on significant issues and challenges facing the Board; Supporting the Board’s decision-making process by ensuring that members have the necessary information on issues to engage in substantive discussions in order to make effective decisions; Ensuring that the Board’s activities comply with all pertinent legal guidelines and conform to sound governance practices by engaging in regular consultations with the General Counsel; Overseeing the annual operating budget for the Board and ensuring that expenditures are approved according to University policies and guidelines; Advising the Board and the University’s senior administrators and staff regarding the Board’s policies and procedures; Assisting in the execution of Board related projects, initiatives, and mandates to further the Board’s fulfillment of its governance responsibilities; Ensuring the timely input of recommendations and information to the Board (including committees); Anticipating substantive and procedural difficulties and recommending ways to avoid them; and Reviewing and interpreting corporate documents, as needed.

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