Deputy General Counsel

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Deputy General Counsel

The candidate serves under the general oversight of the General Counsel and acts in the absence of the General Counsel with the authority to fulfill the responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel. Is responsible for planning, organizing, and daily operations of the Office of General Counsel. Maintains an appropriate case load including being the lead attorney for healthcare matters. Management of the day to day operations of the Office of General Counsel including the intake and assignment of new matters, balancing the caseload amongst the attorneys in the office and outside counsel, receiving updates from each attorney and providing guidance on the successful resolution of legal matters, and briefing the General Counsel on matters of significant or institutional level risk. Provide advice and counsel to senior management and the Board of Trustees on complex legal matters and associated risk mitigation strategies for issues facing a higher education institution including academic, research, student affairs, athletic, and employment matters, and being the lead attorney responsible for healthcare related matters such as practitioner/faculty issues, human subject research, healthcare contract review, and legal analysis and advice related to healthcare business and operational issues. Administer the selection, submission for Attorney General approval, and billing of the outside counsel representing the university. Manage the human resource requirements of the Office of General Counsel including training plans for staff and attorneys, approval of leave, and drafting performance evaluations for approval by the General Counsel. Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

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Job ID: 104439. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information (number and email) of five professional references.

Company info

Clemson University
1 Clemson University
Clemson
South Carolina
United States 29634
Website : http://www.clemson.edu/