Assistant General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel
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Job Description
PAY GRADE: 34E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys have wideranging practices and must handle multiple unrelated matters concurrently. All attorneys must be able to complete complex projects both independently and with direction from the General Counsel. Reporting into the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel the Assistant General Counsel must be able to prioritize multiple competing priorities and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Experience working in an inhouse environment especially within higher education will be strongly considered. The Assistant General Counsel will be expected to handle matters and transactions from beginning to end with minimal supervision participate in teamwide process improvement initiatives and provide advice and guidance on complex legal matters to the University leadership and departments.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent the University across a wide array of legal matters serving as both a generalist in multiple areas of law and policy and a specialist by cultivating expertise in specific legal domains.
- Serve as the primary legal point of contact for various university units offering guidance on a diverse range of topics relevant to the institutions business and operations.
- Identify and assess legal issues and risks providing clear and constructive recommendations while ensuring compliance with local state federal and international laws and regulations.
- Offer counsel on university governance participating in the development of policies procedures and guidelines in alignment with legal standards.
- Address and resolve disputes (excluding representation in litigation or arbitration proceedings).
- Aid clients in refining business processes documentation and agreements to enhance efficiency; engage in drafting and negotiation of agreements.
- Collaborate with university officials offices and departments to design and deliver legal education and support for the University of Delaware community.
- Interpret and evaluate university regulations policies and procedures to discern the necessity for policy development or changes that safeguard and advance the universitys legal interests.
- Serve as a legal advisor to key work groups committees and related entities as needed.
- Work within the OGC to provide advice and counsel on a variety of other issues facing academic institutions and large employers as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctor (J.D. degree from an accredited ABA law school and three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Prior employment in a higher education setting government or nonprofit organization and thorough understanding of legal academic and operational issues pertinent to researchintensive public universities preferred.
- State of Delaware law license or eligibility for licensure within twelve months of hire under an inhouse limited license.
- Proficiency and experience in drafting and negotiating agreements as well as advising on compliance matters.
- Strong research and analytical skills coupled with sound judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under the pressure of frequent interruptions conflicting demands and changing priorities.
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills capable of effectively communicating at all levels within the University and externally.
- Strong client service orientation and skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify potential legal issues or longterm implications of policy and legal decisions.
- Capacity to thrive in a collaborative diverse environment and work independently with a high degree of motivation.
- Substantial expertise in at least three practice areas relevant to higher education such as student life civil rights state and federal constitutional law contracts and procurement public records public meetings intellectual property protection subpoenas and discovery privacy ethics Title IX institutional compliance labor and employment immigration sponsored research NCAA division one athletics police and law enforcement campus safety threat assessment data privacy and security development governance technology transfer business transactions taxation and public finance real property and risk management and insurance or others.
- High ethical standards reflecting honesty integrity and reliability.
- Exceptional judgment in balancing legal risks with business strategy and establishing relationships with various constituencies.
- Familiarity with laws and regulations specific to colleges and universities including Title IX Section 504 FERPA GDPR and PIPL preferred.
- Willing to develop expertise in new subject areas as needed by clients preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
