Grand Canyon University · 8 hours ago
University Counsel
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGrand Canyon University is one of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. They are seeking a University Counsel to provide legal advice on a wide array of business, regulatory, and litigation issues impacting the university and its divisions.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal services to meet the strategic objectives of GCU while actively managing legal issues to minimize risk to GCU, including through regular contact with outside counsel
Assist with a multitude of legal issues impacting GCU, including drafting and review of various legal documents, regulatory compliance, licensing and accreditation, nonprofit compliance, corporate governance, litigation and risk management matters
Assist with the timely review and resolution of inquiries, claims, and complaints, including those ranging from complaints received from students to requests for information from accreditors and government regulators
Ensure that compliance procedures, legal policies and documentation are in place to support GCU from legal, financial, and regulatory perspectives
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor or LL.B. from an accredited institution with an excellent academic record
Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona, Bar admission and in good standing
Minimum 5 years' in-house legal experience including substantial experience working in contracts, litigation management, employment law, and governance
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the GCU's Mission Statement, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statements
Preferred
Prior experience in a highly regulated industry such as post-secondary education
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
A 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms on campus
Company
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited and offers on campus and online degree programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Mueller
President & CEO
Ronald Berman
Associate Dean College of Doctoral Studies and Program Chair Doctor of Business Administration
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