Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel

The candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice to the University, its officers, colleges and academic and administrative departments, under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel and the General Counsel, to ensure compliance with legal requirements and to reduce exposure to legal risks. Provides legal advice to ensure compliance with legal requirements, protect or advance the University's legal interests and reduce exposure to liabilities and legal risks. Reviews laws, court opinions, government regulations and legal requirements. Reviews, negotiates and drafts contracts, leases, licenses, deeds and other legal documents or instruments and/or negotiates amendments thereto. Analyzes legal problems or issues presented by University clients and provides advice with respect thereto. Represents the University as legal counsel in judicial and governmental proceedings. Under supervision of Deputy General Counsel, represents the University as counsel of record in proceedings or investigations. Initiates or responds to legal discovery. Litigates cases or negotiates resolution of cases under supervision of Deputy General Counsel. Serves as a resource for informed decision-making, policy, development and problem solving. Analyzes legal aspects of legal issues involved in decisions. Drafts or revises policies under supervision of Deputy General Counsel. Educates University personnel about legal requirements and risks. Creates, prepares and presents educational or training materials on legal issues. Responds to legal questions as they arise.

Additional Information

Job no: 501775/S98000.

Company info

Lehigh University
27 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
United States 18015
Website : http://www1.lehigh.edu/