University Counsel

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University Counsel
Duties: Reporting directly to the University Counsel for Long Island University, the Associate Counsel will have responsibility for a wide range of legal matters and issues. Areas of responsibility will include labor and employment, commercial litigation, business transactions and contracts, University governance, intellectual property, immigration, real estate, and gifts and estates. Will represent the University in labor arbitrations and before administrative agencies, and will act as liaison to outside counsel and/or represent the University in litigation. Will be an emphasis on labor and employment matters, but the Associate Counsel will be expected to provide advice and handle matters across the entire spectrum of legal issues affecting the administration and operation of the University. Will work closely with the Human Resources Department, Vice Presidents and Deans on each University campus, and other University administrators. Advise and train management employees on the full range of human resource issues, including disability and leave issues, contract development and interpretation, discipline and termination, and issues under the ADA, Title VII, and related state and local laws. Represent the University in labor arbitrations and before administrative agencies. Oversee outside counsel in employment and commercial litigation, and/or directly represent the University in such litigations. Lead or assist in the negotiation of labor union contracts. Perform commercial contract review, drafting, interpretation, and negotiation. Provide counsel to University administrators on various federal, state, and local compliance issues, including the Clery Act, Title IX and related state laws, immigration and visa matters, and various employment mandates set forth in federal, state, and local law. Advise University administrators on higher education/not-for-profit law and on the implementation of University policies across all areas of University administration and operations, such as research, student life, athletics, and governance. Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the University Counsel.

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