Closing Date: 2nd November, 2026
Description:
General Summary:Assist General Counsel in administering and coordinating the delivery of legal services for the University.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist General Counsel in administering all institutional legal affairs.
- Act as primary University legal contact and representation for labor and employment issues, including administrative complaints, grievances, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Act as primary legal counsel for EMU management on collective bargaining agreements.
- Review, draft, and approve University contracts and institutional policies.
- Provide legal counseling and assistance to various University departments in all aspects of business and higher education law.
- Assist General Counsel in coordinating the delivery of legal services to the University by outside legal counsel.
- Represent the University in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings on the University's behalf, including labor and employment matters and other matters as assigned.
- Perform related departmental duties as required and/or assigned by the General Counsel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A law degree and admission to the Michigan Bar is required.
- A minimum of eight years of experience in active legal practice, with a focus on labor and employment law, is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in litigation, contract negotiation, and business-related matters is preferred.
- Previous higher education experience is preferred.
Special Instructions:
This position is fully in-person on EMU's main campus.
Appointment Percentage:
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