Assistant University Counsel

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Assistant University Counsel
Duties: A vital member of the in-house legal team at the University, serving at the campus. Under the direction of the Campus Legal Counsel, will have primary responsibility for the management of numerous and varied legal matters and will provide timely and effective advice and counsel to various University units and personnel. Subject matter responsibility may include complex transactions, contracts, intellectual property, technology transfer, export control, information technology, online learning, immigration, international activities, General Data Protection Regulation and other matters as assigned. Provide legal advice on a wide variety of issues that arise at a large research university under the general supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel; Act as attorney for the University on diverse range of legal subject matters, including serving as a generalist working in multiple areas of law and policy and as a specialist by developing skills related to specific and unique areas of law; Serve as point of contact for various units on behalf of Office of University Counsel and represent Office in a manner that promotes professionalism, collegiality, collaboration, confidence and mutual respect; Recognize issues that may require utilization of outside counsel and work with Campus Legal Counsel and other personnel to retain and supervise vendors in a manner that maximizes efficiency, effectiveness and fiscal prudence; Anticipate potential legal issues and exercise reliable and well-reasoned judgment to provide advice and counsel in a manner that fosters sound decision-making; Keep the Campus Legal Counsel apprised of matters that may be a significant risk to the university or of significant interest to the Board of Trustees and senior administrators; Perform other professional functions associated with the provision of legal advice and services as directed by the Campus Legal Counsel, including serving on or providing counsel to various University committees and task forces.

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