Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel

The candidate performs duties in representing the legal interests of the University by providing legal support and guidance to University senior leadership, staff and faculty. Makes decisions concerning the proper response to legal inquiries from University clients and responds to requests from individuals outside the University related to legal issues. Provides advice to University departments and offices pertaining to various legal issues and obligations that may affect the University including compliance with state and federal regulations, risk management strategies, transactional actions, and employment law. Analyzes legal risks for different courses of action being considered by University personnel. Collaborates and coordinates with University officials, offices and departments to provide legal education and support. Reviews contracts and recommends proactive strategies and actions to minimize legal risks and ensure legal compliance. Participates in the planning and development of long-term projects as assigned; implements, plans and reviews the effectiveness of long-term projects. Develops and presents training sessions to University personnel on compliance and other legal topics that are relevant to University functions. Conducts in-depth legal research and composes memos, policies, letters, or other work product to support the Office of the General Counsel. Responds to requests for public records, subpoenas and other outside requests related to legal matters. May provide supervision and guidance to personnel in the Office of the General Counsel, including legal secretaries, law fellows, law school interns and graduate students. Performs similar or related duties as assigned by the General Counsel. Provides legal advice to senior leadership, staff and faculty on a broad range of legal issues. Responds to requests from outside the University related to legal matters. Conducts in-depth legal research to support the work of the General Counsel. Prepares written work product in the form of memos, policies, letters, etc., to the General Counsel. Should have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the ABA and membership of the Mississippi Bar Association, or obtain admission into the Mississippi Bar within 6 months of employment. Must have 4 years of experience related to the above described duties. Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

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Ref. #: 10000804

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University of Mississippi
375 Martindale
2765863
Mississippi
United States 38677
Website : http://www.olemiss.edu/