Senior Counsel

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Senior Counsel
Duties: Involves providing research and advice on legal issues affecting and/or the University at-large. Provides the full range of legal services to clients in the following practice areas: labor and employment, faculty and student affairs, health law, governance and public accountability, construction, land use, research compliance, intellectual property, business transactions, litigation, real estate, taxes and gifts and estates, as well as expertise regarding the regulations and policies of the University. Direct services include litigation, contract negotiations, advice, and assisting with the development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University’s complex operations. Provides substantial expertise in a legal specialty, such as university-related research and development agreements, technology transfer or intellectual property (IP) licensing disputes of licensee, real estate transactions and disputes, international exchange agreements, data security/privacy issues, and/or IP issues. Practice areas may also include: risk management; research regulation and compliance; constitutional law; auxiliary and service enterprises; development and maintenance of campus facilities and assets; contracts; athletics; and various other areas where institutional rights and responsibilities are implicated. Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects, including those holding substantial importance and impact. Interprets complex facts and law in areas of high ambiguity. May act as a liaison with outside counsel and/or represent the University in complex litigation. Provides advice on a wide range of legal questions associated with the administration, management, and operation of the campus as requested by the Chief Campus Counsel. Assists with litigated matters involving the campus and may monitor such litigation for the Chief Campus Counsel. Reviews and evaluates revisions to or proposed campus policies and procedures and advises the Chief Campus Counsel, or other originating officer, on the legal implications of policy and procedure content and promulgation. In this regard, the Campus Counsel seeks the consultation and opinion of OGC where existing legal opinions are insufficient or where the law may be unclear or ambiguous. Negotiates or acts as agent of campus administrators in special transactions as requested by the Chief Campus Counsel, including: settlement agreements, special contracts and agreements, license applications, exchange agreements with other universities, liability waivers, acceptance of subpoenas, and interaction with governmental agencies. In so doing, is expected to exercise judgment to remain within limits specified and instruction stipulated by the Chief Campus Counsel. Prepares or obtains from OGC, legal opinions and advice as sought by campus administrators. Assists in the formulation of the campus response to University-wide policy initiatives. Provides timely updates to the Chief Campus Counsel on all significant matters. Supports the diversity efforts of OGC and Office of the Campus Counsel. Executes all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Chief Campus Counsel.

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