Deputy General Counsel

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Deputy General Counsel - Litigation & Capital Strategies, OGC
The candidate will support the University's teaching, research and public service mission by timely delivery of ethical, cost efficient and high quality legal services. These legal services include prosecuting and defending litigation, drafting and negotiating agreements, providing advice, counsel and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies, and assisting with development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University's complex operations. Serve the University of California, including the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors and other offices of the University, the campuses, the medical centers and the National Laboratory. Primarily assist the General Counsel in providing advice and counsel on highly complex legal disputes or other legal issues involving the University; leading administrative and/or management initiatives within OGC; advising and rendering opinions to The Regents and senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy; and working with representatives of the campuses on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform with legal requirements. Will have primary management responsibility for the Litigation & Capital Strategies division encompassing a broad range of subject matter, including general litigation, risk services, land use and other disciplines as assigned. Manage a large litigation portfolio, frequently consisting of highly complex matters, as well as manage the construction, real estate, land use and environmental, health and safety practice group. Supervise multiple senior incumbent attorneys, some managing their own staff of attorneys. Manage the work of outside counsel and may represent the organization in certain litigation. Keep informed on case law developments affecting the overall operation of the University or areas of legal specialty. Adhere to University principles of transparency and openness in working with all constituents. Participate and collaborate in long range strategic direction for OGC initiatives, programs and services. Establish the mission and strategic goals and objectives for legal service areas under his/her purview, in support of OGC strategic goals. Participate with OGC Leadership in long-range policy development, communications and high level analyses of new program development. Render opinions to The Regents and senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy. Ensure Division goals and objectives are in compliance with regulatory and University requirements. Ensure effective performance standards and metrics are in place to motivate and direct staff, and to correct any gaps in performance.

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