Description:
Hiring DepartmentGeneral Counsel Office
Job Description:
Assigned a diverse range of research and projects related to labor and employment, litigation, contracts, research, intellectual property, tax and non-profit law, higher education law, privacy, compliance, healthcare, business transactions, construction, real estate, international programs, general business transactions and other areas as assigned by the General Counsel or his designee.
Has awareness of internal/external legal challenges
- Performs research on a wide range of legal topics
- Provides research and project support for legal team
- Researches and analyzes routine legal problems/matters
- Uses analytical thought to assist in the research of legal matters
- Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team
- Assists legal team with document and litigation research support
- Develops working relationships with legal team and may work with external parties, as needed
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, court documents, and other legal documents
- Assist in internal investigations under the direction and supervision of OGC Counsel
- Conduct legal research on federal and state laws and prepare legal memoranda
- Assist in development of policies for compliance with state and federal law as well as University policies and regulations
- Assist and participate in court hearings, mediations, and depositions.
- Assist in advising University personnel on compliance and legal matters
- Perform other duties as required