Assistant General Counsel - Transactional
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant General Counsel - Transactional at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Job Purpose
Represent the University’s legal interests in transactional matters. Provide legal counsel and representation to defend the University’s legal interests and maintain its integrity. Provide guidance and support to ensure the University complies with its legal requirements and to reduce its liability and risk exposure. Provide counsel and advice to University schools, colleges and divisions.
Essential Functions
Draft and review University contracts, act on behalf of the University in negotiating transactional arrangements. Consult with University administration regarding a wide range of agreements, assist with related transactional matters, including contract enforcement and compliance tracking.
Provide counsel and advice to University divisions colleges and departments. Respond to questions and address issues to ensure
University legal compliance and reduce liability exposure.
Represent and/or support the University’s interests in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings, arbitrations and internal hearings.
Research and review legal authority and related materials to develop strategy. Conduct and/or assist with discovery. Supervise retained outside counsel.
Attend meetings and serve on committees and working groups. Review and recommend modification of University policies and procedures.
Handle special projects as assigned.
Perform administrative and related work as assigned.
WORK CONTEXT
Job Reports to: Vice President/AVP/Dean.
Leadership Accountability: Develops policy and strategic plans.
Supervisory Accountability: Supervises through management personnel.
Organizational Accountability: Manages work group within a sub-unit of a department.
Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D.
Freedom to Act:Operates with significant autonomy.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Juris Doctorate degree
Experience
Expert (established subject matter expert, 7 years experience)
Preferred experience: 10 years, with an emphasis on representing an institution of higher education or other public or non-profit entity, considerable experience with transactional matters, healthcare law.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal and client support skills. Ability to provide guidance and motivate others within the University community in a variety of situations. Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of constituencies, as well as a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, excellence and diversity.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Keen ability to evaluate information, with demonstrated attention to detail sufficient to consistently achieve desired results.
ADAPTABILITY: Skills to support independence and innovation in adapting quickly to changing situations. Capability to handle multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
TEAMWORK: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients throughout the University to achieve desirable and consistent results. Capacity to provide support to colleagues with complex projects.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Ability to prioritize, plan and manage work and activities, and develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
SERVICE SKILLS: Capacity to effectively serve University clients, address and resolve issues and provide timely follow-up.
School/College/Division:
H88 - General Counsel
Primary department:
H8801 - VP General Counsel
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary minimum: $130,000
- Salary hire maximum: $150,000
Working conditions:
Normal office environment.Evening and weekend hours as required. Travel to conferences and training may be required.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
