Managing Counsel - Education Affairs Employment And Governance

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Managing Counsel - Education Affairs, Employment And Governance
The candidate manages the Education Affairs and Governance practice areas, including supervising teams of in-house counsel, and also providing direct client service. These practice groups handle a broad range of issues including, free speech, academic freedom, admissions, financial aid, student conduct, FERPA, Title IX, Clery, public records, conflict of interest, and Regents bylaws and policies. Serves as a resource to subordinates on highly complex legal matters or problems in the assigned practice areas; advises and renders opinions to senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy; works with representatives of the campus on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform with legal requirements; and, leads and/or supports administrative or management initiatives within OGC. Serve directly as legal specialist and be relied upon for high quality, timely, relevant, and solution-oriented counsel including research, writing, advice and advocacy. Serve as a trusted strategic partner with University business units, providing practical advice and alternative solutions to business issues. May directly negotiate matters on behalf of The Regents. Demonstrate and promote appropriate risk tolerance. Prioritize objectives and ensure service according to those priorities. Keep informed on legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University or the legal practice area. Render opinions to The Regents and senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy or taking certain courses of action. Practice OGC's established Values for Principles of Community: collaborative, supportive, respectful of differences, and committed to fairness and diversity in all interactions, both within and outside the team. Manages OGC attorneys to achieve high quality work products from each individual and meet departmental service expectations. Provides an environment of individual growth and career development, recognizing and utilizing skills of others through clear, specific and timely performance feedback; recruits, mentors and retains talented employees; provides effective coaching, delegates effectively and rewards superior performance. Participates and collaborates in long range strategic direction for OGC initiatives, programs and services. Establishes the strategic goals and objectives for legal service areas under his/her purview, in support of OGC strategic goals. Adheres to University principles of transparency and openness in working with all constituents. Must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be a member, in good standing, of the California Bar Association. Should have 10+ years of relevant experience after receiving law degree. Previous management or supervisory experience and / or significant project management experience preferred.

Deadline: 16 July 2018.

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