Assistant General Counsel

A Private Jesuit University

  • University Heights, OH
  • 2 Years
  • Full Time
  • AS946P
  • Not Specified
  • Not Specified
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Description:

Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice and assistance to John Carroll University and its officers, administrators, departments, and boards. Responsibilities include drafting and/or reviewing University contracts and transactional documents; assisting with real property transactional documents and related real estate issues; researching and providing legal advice regarding matters such as compliance with state and federal laws and administrative regulations; providing legal analysis and advice related to University policies and practices and student-related issues; and assisting with litigation discovery matters and oversight of outside counsel, as needed.

The position requires handling of a variety of transactional and regulatory matters, and is the primary contract and transactional counsel. The Assistant General Counsel also requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to identify and resolve legal issues. The Assistant General Counsel assists in responding to inquiries, charges, or complaints from external administrative, court, or regulatory bodies on behalf of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Review, consult on, and draft, as necessary, contracts and transactional documents with third parties, including but not limited to contracts for the purchase of goods and services, information technology equipment and services, affiliation agreements, and research agreements.
  • Provide legal research, analysis, and advice on matters pertaining to the University's activities and operations. Receive and respond to inquiries from University officers and administrators on legal matters relating to the University's activities and operations, including regulatory matters, non-profit status, gifts and bequests, and student-related matters and activities.
  • Provide legal analysis on matters related to real property and related administrative requirements.
  • Review, consult on, and draft, as necessary, University policies and procedures.
  • Assist and coordinate with the Information Technology department issues of record retention, litigation holds, IT security, and other document management and storage issues.
  • Assist in litigation discovery matters and in providing oversight of external counsel on litigation matters, as needed.
  • Be knowledgeable and informed regarding legal developments in higher education law.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to the University and its officers, administrators, and other leaders and departments. Knowledge of and/or ability to effectively research a range of laws and regulations that apply to and govern the University's activities and operations.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing and licensed attorney, or equivalent.
  • Ability to draft and review contracts and transactional documents.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, including but not limited to the ability to prioritize multiple projects under pressure. Ability to meet deadlines and address client needs on an structured and time-sensitive basis is essential.
  • Ability to navigate a wide range of legal issues in a complex organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and to competently and effectively evaluate information, assess alternatives, and provide sound legal advice.
  • Strong computer and information technology skills.
  • The ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure and in time-sensitive
  • situations.
  • The ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical behavior.
  • Strong commitment to teamwork, effective customer service, and collaboration.
  • Consistent and regular attendance in compliance with University policies, including the ability to conduct work in-person on campus in the Legal Affairs Office.
  • Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll's mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
  • Ability to perform work outside of normal business hours, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2-4 years of legal experience in higher education, non-profit, corporate, or government legal office, or in a civil practice of a law firm.
  • Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing contracts and transactional documents strongly preferred.
  • Experience in working at or advising an institution of higher education, and/or knowledge of legal issues related to higher education.
  • Some legal experience and/or knowledge of real property/real estate matters and
  • transactions.
  • Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
  • University core business hours are generally 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. However this position will require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.

Physical Requirements:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other office locations and to verbally communicate to exchange information.