Chief Legal Affairs Officer

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Chief Legal Affairs Officer
The candidate will represent the University in a broad range of complex matters, advising the President, senior administrators, faculty and staff members with respect to federal and state laws, policies of the Board of Regents, and institutional statutes and policies related to the operation of the University. These issues may include: contracts, discrimination, conflicts of interest, student affairs, intellectual property, personnel and employment concerns and academic freedom. Support the mission of the University through provision of timely, accurate and concise legal advice to minimize exposure to risk, ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and to assist the senior leadership achieve strategic goals – helping to lead the University today and in the future. Reviews, researches, interprets and provides advice on a wide variety of legal issues to the President, senior leadership and other members of the campus community as requested. Draft and review contracts, MOUs, leases and other documents as well as leads review, evaluation, and changes to institutional and departmental policies. Provide training to the campus community on various legal issues through seminars and meetings. Maintain professional growth and development through all appropriate means including workshops, seminars, the state and local Bar and other professional associations to remain informed of the latest developments in higher education law. Participate on a variety of campus and system level committees. Perform duties as required as a member of the President’s Cabinet. Juris Doctorate and 4+ years related legal experience, with particular emphasis on experience as general counsel or equivalent for governmental, higher education, corporate or other complex organizations required.
Deadline: May 18, 2017.

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