Assistant Legal Counsel

Profile

Assistant Legal Counsel
Duties: Assist the General Counsel in providing legal services to the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Board of Trustees and the President to include, (i) promulgation and implementation of by-laws in accordance with the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Board; (ii) preparation and review of Board agendas, meeting minutes, and motions for compliance with the Open Meetings Act; (iii) review and response to requests for records under the Access to Public Records Act; (iv) draft and review contracts requiring Board approval; review policies and procedures adopted by the Board for legal sufficiency; provide legal support for Board committees; (v) perform legal research and prepare appropriate legal memorandum, reports and summaries as directed by the Board or the General Counsel; (vi) assist the Board and General Counsel in drafting legislation, rules, policies and regulations for the governance of the University; (vii) represent the Board before boards, commissions and court, as required; (viii) perform such other and related duties as assigned by the General Counsel. Assist the General Counsel by providing legal services to the departments, colleges, officials and employees of the University as directed by the General Counsel. Provide legal advice and guidance to appropriate university officials, employees and staff on the full range of legal issues facing non-profit, public institutions of higher education; including without limitation, (i) issues related to student affairs including, student conduct and disciplinary issues and proceedings, sexual harassment and misconduct, Title IX and Clery Act regulations and policies, ADA and other issues related to disability discrimination and accommodations, issues related to fraternities, sororities and other student groups and organizations, student activities and athletics issues; (ii) employment law including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action issues, discrimination, harassment, as well as issues relating to faculty tenure and promotion; (iii) on campus research compliance issues, including human subject and animal welfare regulations, export control regulations, environmental health and safety, research integrity and misconduct, research contracts, public-private research collaborations, start-up technology companies, incubators, transactions involving technology transfer and related conflict of interest issues. Provide legal services and advice related to various business services and transactions for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including without limitation, compliance with purchasing and procurement laws, regulations and policies; review, negotiation and drafting contracts, contract provisions, addenda and proposals, agreements and memorandum of agreements, student affiliation and clinical education agreements, software license, maintenance and support agreements, service contracts, concession contracts, employment agreements, and construction contracts, real estate agreements, leases and licenses. Perform legal research and draft appropriate legal memorandum, reports and/or summaries as directed by the General Counsel. Review and maintain currency with laws, rules and regulations affecting education, particularly higher education, and provide employee and staff training as directed by the General Counsel. Represent the institution before agencies, boards, committees, commissions, and courts as directed by the General Counsel. Assist appropriate university officials, employees and staff in developing legislation, rules, regulations and policies related to the institution.

Company info

Sign Up Now - MiamiCrossing.com