Junior Associate General Counsel

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Junior Associate General Counsel
The candidate will provide legal guidance, training, and representation to the various University clients. Perform legal and factual research pertaining to various issues, and draft memoranda regarding same. Respond to requests for access to University records. Review and revise University policies and procedures. Train recent law school graduates, attorneys wanting to change career focus, or attorneys coming off a judicial clerkship, in the intricacies of higher education law. Work in numerous areas of law, including employment law, public records act requests, student affairs, FERPA, Title IX, Title VI, ADA, FHA, etc., all within the context of University operations. Work independently and with senior attorneys and outside counsel to: Advise university administrators; conduct research and prepare legal documents including memorandum opinions, legal correspondence, contract documents and other agreements; review contracts and other documents for legal issues; assist administrators with policy formulation, drafting, and review; negotiate with other parties on behalf of the university in non-litigation settings; provide training in legal, policy, and procedural issues related to the university’s work; represent General Counsel at meetings, work with administrative staff; maintain legal resources for office use; protect the confidentiality of information and activities. A Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in the State, or admitted to the state Bar no later than the first of April of the first year of the position required.

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