Associate University Counsel
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$ 138000 - 150000
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Job Description
Associate University Counsel
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Assoc Univ Counsel
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Office of General Counsel
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
This position reports directly to the General Counsel and may involve project supervision of office staff. The position will focus on public procurement negotiating contracting and business transactions. The position will also assist in advising university stakeholders on a variety of legal matters such as privacy research property land use construction intellectual property patent and trademark related activities policy review/development and monitoring legislative regulatory compliance related matters and other duties as needed or assigned.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$138000 $150000
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights: 1. J.D. from an accredited United States law school. 1. Experience representing higher education or public sector clients. Varies. Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: TBD Resume/C.V. Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on full consideration please submit application materials by April 18 2025. Meghan Lugo This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Qualifications
2. Licensed to practice law in Illinois or the ability to become licensed within one year of employment.
3. Ten years or more of experience practicing as an attorney
4. Five years or more of legal experience in Illinois public procurement contracting and business transactions.
5. Excellent written communication legal research and analytical skills with ability to prepare welldeveloped legal opinions professional legal correspondence and other legal documents.
6. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills ability to address groups with confidence.
7. Ability to prioritize and work on multiple concurrent and complex issues and projects.
8. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with professional colleagues and senior university administrators.
9. Ability to represent the University professionally and tactfully with demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues clients and outside counsel.
10. Proficiency with use of common computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word Adobe Excel).Preferred Qualifications
2. Intellectual Property experience (e.g. trademark copyright sponsored research information technology licensing operations technology transfer and patent review and prosecution processes).
3. Experience monitoring and advising on federal/state legislative and regulatory matters.
4. Compliance program experience.Work Hours
Functional Expectations
1. Effectively communicate with all University populations particularly with University leadership and senior administration.Proposed Starting Date
Required Applicant Documents
Cover Letter
Reference ListContact Information for Applicants
Important Information for Applicants
Department
Office of General CounselThis position reports directly to the General Counsel and may involve project supervision of office staff. The position will focus on public procurement negotiating contracting and business transactions. The position will also assist in advising university stakeholders on a variety of legal matters such as privacy research property land use construction intellectual property patent and trademark related activities policy review/development and monitoring legislative regulatory compliance related matters and other duties as needed or assigned.
Current Opportunities
Department
Office of General CounselThis position reports directly to the General Counsel and may involve project supervision of office staff. The position will focus on public procurement negotiating contracting and business transactions. The position will also assist in advising university stakeholders on a variety of legal matters such as privacy research property land use construction intellectual property patent and trademark related activities policy review/development and monitoring legislative regulatory compliance related matters and other duties as needed or assigned.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
