Xavier University · 1 day ago
Associate General Counsel
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expXavier University is seeking an Associate General Counsel (AGC) to provide expert legal counsel on complex legal issues. The AGC will advise university leaders on a wide variety of matters and ensure the university operates within legal and regulatory frameworks.
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Responsibilities
Advise University Leaders and other campus colleagues on a wide variety of matters, including but not limited to contracts and transactional work, construction, real estate, student matters, contracts, donor agreements, intellectual property, civil rights, academic matters, employment law, and regulatory compliance
Provide expert-level support to the General Counsel in their support of the President and the Board of Trustees, including advising on governance matters, strategic planning, enterprise risk management, and board compliance
Reviews, consults on, and drafts, as necessary, University policies, procedures, and constituent handbooks
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide variety of legal agreements and contracts, including but not limited to affiliation agreements, employment contracts, contracts for the purchase of goods and services, real estate transactions, construction projects, technology agreements, athletics, and other legal documents supporting university operations
Represent the University in responses to investigations or inquiries from regulatory agencies (e.g., OCR)
Support or oversee litigation, working directly with outside counsel on complex cases, and representing the university in administrative or judicial forums
Serving on and leading University committees as assigned or approved by the General Counsel
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, professional affiliations and other means to remain informed of developments in legal matters affecting the University’s activities and operations
The statements provided above describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the Associate General Counsel. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio, or the ability to obtain licensure in Ohio within 12 months of hire
More than 5 years of progressive legal experience, with responsibility advising complex organizations, including experience relevant to higher education
Benefits
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
Company
Xavier University
Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2014-10-23Grant· $19M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Niemeyer
Co-founder/ Advisor
Michael Barbero
Co-Founder, Emily M Barbero Scholarship for Veterans and Military-affiliated students
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