Senior Counsel - Labor And Employment

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Senior Counsel - Labor and Employment

Duties: Involves providing research and advice on legal issues affecting Campuses, Medical Centers, Office of the President and/or the University at-large. Provides the full range of legal services to clients in the following practice areas: labor and employment, faculty and student affairs, health law, governance and public accountability, construction, land use, research compliance, intellectual property, business transactions, litigation, real estate, taxes and gifts and estates, as well as expertise regarding the regulations and policies of The Regents, and other University policies. Direct services include litigation, contract negotiations, advice, and assisting with the development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University's complex operations. Provides substantial expertise within the University in labor and employment law. Advises on legal issues affecting campuses, medical centers, the Office of the President, and the University at-large in the Labor and Employment practice area. Counsels a diverse client base for the University's 190K person workforce, including system-wide and campus Human Resources, Academic Personnel and Labor Relations staff, as well as managers and supervisors. Drafts, reviews and revises a variety of instruments involving the University's interest, such as policies and contracts. Acts as a liaison with outside counsel and may represent the University in administrative litigation. Provides advice and counsel on highly complex legal matters in labor and employment law. Handles a full range of legal matters and projects, to include those which hold substantial importance and impact. Interprets complex facts and the law in areas of moderate to high ambiguity. Establishes effective relationships with key internal and external constituencies. Recognizes strategic needs of organization and proactively builds relationships with appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Serves as a trusted strategic partner with University business units, providing practical advice and alternative solutions to business issues. Advises and renders opinions to clients with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy. Works with colleagues at the Office of the President or campus/medical center locations to develop and modify practices and procedures to conform with changing legal requirements. May act as a liaison with outside counsel, and/or represent the University in administrative or court litigation. Directly negotiates matters on behalf of The Regents. Keeps informed on changing legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University as they relate to the area of specialty. Provides functional advice, training and/or guidance and effectively mentors less-experienced attorneys. Develops objectives and ensures service according to established priorities. Delegates work effectively to maximize efficiencies. Provides clear expectations and mentors legal support staff to meet expected levels of productivity and accuracy. Practices 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. Supports OGC's commitment to diversity efforts.

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