Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Assistant General Counsel-Transactional & International (General Counsel)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$136K/yr - $238K/yr
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Transactional & International to work within the Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Johns Hopkins University. The AGC will provide legal counsel primarily on transactional matters and international business, focusing on real estate and compliance support.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance and support on commercial transactions to the Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate Office; the Development and Alumni Relations Office; the Treasurer's Office and other University clients, primarily focused on real estate leasing, real estate development, acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, property management agreements, construction, gift agreements, financings and other banking agreements
Assist with and conduct the due diligence review of documents, title records and surveys relating to the acquisition or disposition of real estate, the assessment of potential gifts of real estate and/or potential complex gifts, including gifts involving international donors
Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements and agreements for other commercial transactions
Advise on due diligence, edits and negotiations involving memoranda of understanding, student exchange agreements, research collaboration agreements and other contractual engagements with international partners
Advise on the rights and obligations of the University under and the interpretation of existing joint venture and other commercial agreements
Advise on and assist with the governance of the University's legal entities in the United States and in countries around the world
Work with clients and university central offices to facilitate the "registration" of the University in other countries under local non-governmental organization (NGO) and nonprofit laws in coordination with foreign counsel and assist with relevant corporate filings associated with maintaining those registrations
Assist with annual university filings involving international gifts and contracts
Work with clients and colleagues on a broad range of business transactions and issues
Other areas and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D
Three years legal experience
Preferred
At least 3 years of experience as transactional counsel
Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements for and conducting closings on real estate transactions
Experience working on contracts and/or related corporate matters with international entities and organizations
Willingness to learn new subject areas and ability to implement newly acquired knowledge
Commitment to providing excellent customer service through prompt and practical legal advice
Strong analytic skills, with an ability to identify and apply sound judgment and reasoning
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, to handle multiple complex tasks, and to prioritize competing deadlines generated by multiple constituencies
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and collegially with JHU personnel at all levels of education, skill, and responsibility, as well as with external sponsors and outside counsel
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive issues
Appropriate self-awareness, including when to escalate matters
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
Superb professional judgment and high ethical standards
Attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organization, project management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with senior university leadership
Ability to work independently in a highly complex organization
A good sense of humor
Benefits
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
Company
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