Assistant Univ Counsel

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Assistant Univ Counsel - (18002488)
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The Office of University Counsel seeks a junior attorney for the position of Assistant University Counsel, with interest and demonstrated experience in handling a wide array of transactional and regulatory matters for an academic institution; 5 years of experience preferred; 3 or more years which includes substantial higher education experience will be considered.



The successful applicant will be involved in advising the university’s financial, business and academic offices and counseling a broad range of university clients on all matters related to university operations.



The Office of University Counsel provides legal counsel to the University, including all of its schools, departments and units on a diverse range of issues, including government contracts and grants, research, intellectual property, technology transfer, tax and non-profit law, higher education law, privacy, safety and environmental law, compliance, fundraising, investments, construction, real estate, international programs and relationships, and general business transactions. The successful applicant must demonstrate eagerness, ability, proficiency and, preferably, experience in advising and counseling university clients in these areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.



Required Education & Experience:

JD from accredited law school, with high academic achievement, and at least five (5) years’ experience handling a broad spectrum of matters preferred; three (3) years’ which includes substantial experience in or for a college or university will be considered. Admission to at least one state bar, with ability to become licensed or eligible for admission to the Pennsylvania Bar within one (1) year of notification of employment.



Required Skills & Abilities:

* Demonstrated ability to work independently.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Must be able to provide a recent professional writing sample.



Preferred:

* Experience providing advice and legal counsel at or to an institution of higher education is highly desirable.



This position requires a background check



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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and. employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.



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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Sullivan Hall
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular

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