University General Counsel

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University General Counsel

The candidate: Develops and implements an ethical vision and strategic plan for the University’s legal services. Supports the University’s functions and business through the delivery of legal support and guidance. Provides advice on legal matters, issues, and policies such as: tax, employment and labor law, education law, contractual and construction matters, government relations, contracts, transactions, civil rights, student affairs, claims, use of federal and state funding, insurance, Title IX, and risk management that concerns the University to the Trustees, President, Cabinet Members and other senior leaders, human resources, administrators, faculty, and staff. Reviews and advises University policies, procedures, and handbooks including drafts of new policies, procedures, and handbooks and advises administrators and faculty on the same; ensures consistency among all policies, procedures, handbooks, etc. Provides counsel to administrators and faculty regarding proposed or existing University contracts; reviews all proposed University contracts. Identifies and manages legal risk consistent with University priorities defined by the Trustees, President, Cabinet Members, and other senior leaders, human resources, administrators, faculty, and staff. Establishes a clearly understood framework for legal policies within the Office of the General Counsel. Recommends operational and policy changes necessitated by legislative mandates; develops alternative policies to enable the University to accomplish its objectives. Manages and oversees the Office of General Counsel. Functions as an integral partner within the senior leadership team. Collaborates and helps coordinate with various campus departments to ensure the University operates within the appropriate legal governance framework; to provide training and training materials on legal issues to appropriate constituencies when education is helpful to maintain or further University objectives; to educate, advise, and counsel faculty, staff and students to reduce or transfer risks. Represents the University before state and federal agencies as appropriate. Works closely with outside attorneys on litigation involving the University in federal and state courts and in administrative agencies. Collaborate with Office of Strategic Communication to ensure consistent messaging when representing the University to the public. Maintain University licensing, trademark, and copyright agreements. Should have JD degree from an accredited university. Legal practice is essential. Higher Education legal knowledge and practice is essential. California law, employment law is essential. Should have federal and state labor and employment law. Should have demonstrated collaboration skills; ability to form and maintain a professional relationship with internal and external partners. Should preferably have Federal and State privacy laws.

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Posting Number 2018-190589SA

Company info

University of La Verne
1950 3rd Street
La Verne
California
United States 91750
Website : http://laverne.edu/