Assistant Legal Advisor
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
JD from an ABA accredited law School and at least one year of relevant experience.
Assistant Legal Advisor (Assistant General Counsel)
Office of Legal Affairs
Reporting directly to theAssociateGeneral Counsel this position will provide clear practical legal counsel on a wide range ofbusinessand higher education matters with primary responsibility fordrafting and negotiating a variety of contracts student mattersemployment mattersand advancement/ addition the position will advise on employment lawand candidates will bring strong business judgment and creativity to the Office of Legal Affairs.
WHAT MAKES THE OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS A GREAT PLACE
- Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Licensed to practice law or able to become licensed in the State of Georgia within one year of employment
Experience drafting and negotiatinga variety of commercial contracts including vendor agreements
Ability to think critically and make clear well-reasonedandtimelydecisions
Strong pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice
Strategic and innovative thinker who can bring value to clients and find creative and practical solutions to complex problems
Self-motivated andexhibitsa passion for understanding the Universitys business and contributing in a meaningful way to its strategy and long-term strategic goals
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact effectively with senior leaders and clients at all levels of the organization; ability toidentifycritical issues requiring action and convey them in a manner that is useful to the client
Ability toidentifyopportunitiesto create and improve systems without direction
Team player with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of business and legal partners
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-pacedhigh volumeoffice
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter (Recommended)
Finalcandidates must provide three professional references.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Court Proceedings
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Private Practice
- Legal Documents
- Trial Preparation
- Labor Law
- Legal Advice
- Arbitration Law
About Company
With seven campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the university provides its world-class faculty and more than 51,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities.
