General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate will report to the university Chancellor. Will serve as the chief campus legal advisor to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, executive officers and other senior academic and administrative officers on a broad range of laws, regulations and policies that impact the institution. As a member of the Chancellor's leadership team, the General Counsel is responsible for working with leaders across the University to identify, describe, and appropriately address risk and compliance matters. Provide legal advice and representation on matters related to the university's activities and programs. Formulate legal solutions to issues impacting the university. This may include: grants and contracts, real estate transactions and issues, federal and state regulations, academic freedom and tenure, due process and First Amendment matters, campus security, equal employment and personnel laws, nondiscrimination statutes, university policies, student matters, records, housing and financial aid, Title IX compliance, FERPA, charitable gifts and intellectual property issues including university-stakeholder interactions (corporations, funding agencies, federal and state government, philanthropic organizations, etc.). Manage the Office of General Counsel's operations, including supervising office legal staff, and prioritizing, assigning and overseeing departmental workload. Review policies, procedures, contracts, grants and license agreements for compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Represent the university in a variety of administrative and legal proceedings. Coordinate with the University's Office of Legal Affairs on significant policy and legal matters. Coordinate litigation proceedings conducted by the Office of the Attorney General on behalf of the university. Respond to legislative, legal or public inquiries regarding legal information related to the university. Provide advice and counsel to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees during meetings of the board and its committees. Manage university ethics compliance and conflict of interest standards.

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