General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate will be responsible for: Coordinate with the Attorney General's Office in matters of litigation and risk management. Attend regular meetings with other higher education attorneys. Advise on compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory obligations, including, without limitation, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended ("ADEA"), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA"), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966 ("HIPPA"), and the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). Provides requested legal opinions and advice to company committees and councils by serving as a resource person to President's Council and such other bodies as directed by the President or the Board of Trustees. Provides support to administrators and campus committees in reviewing, drafting and modifying company policies to ensure compliance with existing and evolving federal and state law. Reviews and/or prepares contracts and other legal documents for execution by or on behalf of company. Manages all aspects of SUU's Office of General Counsel, including supervising and mentoring all staff, selecting and managing outside counsel; managing the office budget; creating and managing legal documents, filing systems, work product, and office processes; and safeguarding confidential attorney/client communications. Provides legal counsel and guidance to the President, officers of the institution, and other upper management on policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents, including, those relating to students, faculty and staff. Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues. Reviews contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary. Drafts contracts where appropriate. Review contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary. Drafts contracts where appropriate. Represents or oversees the representation of the institution and upper management in judicial and administrative proceedings. Selects and retains outside counsel to obtain legal opinions or to handle claims and litigation. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep apprised of the latest developments in college and university law and in other related areas. Contributes to the overall success of company by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Board of Trustees. Must have strong integrity/worth ethic, a high level of energy and proven achievement, excellent oral and written communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal relationship and team-building skills, and commitment to equal opportunity. Should have 5+ years of substantial and progressively responsible legal experience practicing law. Such experience shall include the provision of sophisticated legal counsel reflecting sound judgment, first rate legal acumen, and substantive in-depth legal advice. A Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school is required. Must be licensed to practice in Utah, or if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain admission to practice in Utah within one year of hire, and must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar. Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of employment law, higher education law, and contract law required. Must have knowledge of the procedural and evidentiary requirements of administrative hearings and litigation. Should have knowledge of the principles and practices of legal research. Must have outstanding written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively during interactions. Outstanding communications skills, including active listening skills. Should have strong computer fluency skills including the ability to conduct legal and other research.

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