General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate serves as the chief legal officer for the University, providing both legal and strategic counsel on a wide range of legal matters to Pacific constituencies, including the Board of Regents, the Administration, faculty, staff and University-affiliated organizations. Reports directly to the President and serve on the President’s Cabinet. Review trends in higher education, as well as legislative, regulatory and legal affairs that would impact the institution and will also monitor new and ongoing matters to determine where action or counsel is needed to avoid or minimize legal ramifications. Select and manage the work of outside law firms and the associated cost, and manages the Office of General Counsel. Serves as the primary legal advisor to the Board of Regents, the President and senior staff on legal, regulatory and contractual matters. Provides ethical vision and direction to the University’s legal affairs. Serves as a key member of the President’s leadership team, and advises on the legal implications of issues before they escalate into legal matters and/or to minimize the impact of matters that already have legal ramifications. Supports the mission and functions of the University through delivery of legal support – on topics including, contractual and transactional matters, employment and labor law, student affairs, federal, state and third party funding, insurance and risk management, compliance, and development. Provides legal counsel and support to the Board of Regents and its committees, working through the Board Chair and the Secretary to the Board of Regents. Reviews and advises on current policies, procedures and handbooks and updates thereto; provides guidance on policies or procedures that should be developed to promote compliant and efficient operations. Manages process for review of contracts into which the University enters so that they best serve the institution’s needs and mission. Partners with Human Resources, Risk Management, Compliance and other departments to assist in the successful implementation of their areas of responsibility. Monitors trends in higher education, as well as legislative, regulatory and legal matters and educates University constituencies as appropriate. Facilitates the University operating within an appropriate legal framework, and provides training or background materials as needed. Determines the need for legal service, including arranging for outside counsel. Serves as conduit between appropriate departments and outside counsel on litigation and other matters handled outside the Office of General Counsel. Manages the quality, delivery and costs of legal services. Manages the Office of General Counsel and any employees of the Office.

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