California State University, Office of the Chancellor · 2 months ago
University Counsel
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$229K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expCalifornia State University, Office of the Chancellor is seeking an experienced University Counsel to join their team. The University Counsel will provide full-spectrum legal advice to assigned campuses, manage litigation, and serve as a subject matter expert in various areas of law.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Communicate directly with clients, supervisors, and colleagues in the Office of General Counsel
Provide full-spectrum legal advice to one or more assigned campuses. Work with litigation counsel to determine the overall trial and settlement strategy for litigated cases impacting the counsel’s assigned campuses
Provide timely updates to the General Counsel on all significant matters
Acquire and maintain expertise in specialized subject areas to serve as an office resource
Provide and coordinate legal services to assigned campuses and give advice, coordinate with others with expertise, handle administrative hearing and manage litigation. The University Counsel is expected to develop and maintain good communication with their campus Presidents and other key administrators and a good understanding of the politics and priorities unique to their campuses
The University Counsel will be assigned to an office practice team and will assume responsibility for assignments within that team function. May also be assigned responsibility to develop expertise in substantive legal areas
Expected to contribute to the mission of the office and will from time to time be asked to assume responsibilities outside of their principal functions
Qualification
Required
Admission to the California State Bar; graduation from an ABA accredited law school
Minimum of five years of practice
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and implement effective strategies for handling complex University legal issues
Statewide travel will be required
Benefits
Outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans
A fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
15 paid holidays a year
Company
California State University, Office of the Chancellor
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and 477,000 students.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Beaver
Chief Procurement Officer
Donald R. Mitchell
Leadership Coach (California Leadership Network/CA Academic Partnership Program)
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