Virginia Office of the Attorney General · 2 days ago
University Counsel/Chief Legal Officer, University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a University Counsel/Chief Legal Officer for the University of Virginia. This role involves serving as the chief legal officer and agency counsel, supervising a legal team, and providing comprehensive legal services across all aspects of university operations.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a team of deputy and associate university counsel attorneys providing legal services to all aspects of UVA operations
Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to the Board of Visitors, President, Executive Vice President, Provost, Deans, and senior administrators
Advise on complex legal matters affecting both the Academic Division and UVA Health System, including healthcare law, research, academic affairs, student matters, employment law, intellectual property, real estate, finance, and regulatory compliance
Identify legal limitations on policy decisions or operational actions proposed by the University and its various schools, departments, and affiliated entities
Establish and maintain relationships with University leadership, faculty, staff, and Board members to foster well-informed decision-making
Counsel University leadership on legal risks associated with the operation of institutional programs, healthcare operations, and research activities
Conduct research to provide cogent legal analysis and stay abreast of developments in higher education law, healthcare law, and other relevant areas
Provide written advice and recommendations, typically by e-mail or through formal memoranda and presentations
Advise the Board of Visitors on policy-setting, governance, and compliance matters
Represent the University in defending and resolving complaints filed in state or federal court or before regulatory bodies
Recommend and negotiate settlement of disputes in accordance with OAG procedures
Review and revise drafts of institutional policies and contracts prior to execution, as requested by clients
Advise institutional leadership on personnel matters, including faculty appointments, employment disputes, and labor relations
Provide training and advice on legal compliance matters such as FOIA, COIA, FERPA, HIPAA, GDCDPA, the Public Records Act, Title IX, ADA, Title VI, procurement processes, research regulations, and other laws applicable to public universities and academic medical centers
Advise institutional decision-makers tasked with conducting student disciplinary processes and faculty grievance matters
Advise campus safety personnel, including university police and threat assessment teams, on policy development, statistical reporting, and incident response
Review and comment on draft regulations and advise on compliance with the Administrative Process Act
Advise on real estate transactions and review and approve as to form deeds and related documents
Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General on matters requiring additional resources or specialized expertise
Recommend use of outside counsel as appropriate and administer contracts in accordance with OAG procedures
Participate in OAG bill review process as assigned
Contribute to OAG opinions process as assigned
Share expertise with attorneys in the Education Section and throughout the OAG as requested
Manage office operations and budget
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of the law related to public institutions of higher education, including complex research universities and academic medical centers, developed through academic training, seminars, and substantial legal experience in the specialty area
Knowledge of fundamental subjects in law including employment law, healthcare law, public procurement and contracting, FOIA, FERPA, HIPAA, Title IX, Title VI, constitutional rights, intellectual property, research compliance, data management, and real estate
Knowledge of legal research procedures and advanced legal analysis
Knowledge of the preparation of briefs and presentation of arguments for cases before state and federal agencies and courts
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of the Office of the Attorney General
Demonstrated leadership and management skills with experience supervising legal teams
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences including boards, senior executives, faculty, and staff
Ability to use judgment, tact and discretion in handling sensitive and complex matters
Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, to analyze complex facts, and draw logical conclusions
Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with other attorneys and support staff as well as effective working relationships with university administrators, Board members, faculty, government officials, vendors and the general public
Ability to coordinate and function as lead counsel for a major research university
Ability to spot potential barriers and identify resolutions to complex legal concerns
Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems in management, governance, and human relations and to recommend and implement solutions
Skills of persuasion, consensus building and conflict resolution
Computer literacy
Membership in the Virginia State Bar
Company
Virginia Office of the Attorney General
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is the Commonwealth's law firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Broadus Pettiford, CEH, CISM, CISSP, PMP
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