What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Legal Counsel position at University of Wisconsin Madison?
The UW-Madison Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is comprised of 15 in-house attorneys who provide legal advice and representation on the wide range of complex and highly specialized legal issues affecting the research-intensive and flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The Attorney II position (University Legal Counsel) or Attorney III position (Senior University Legal Counsel) is a professional, academic staff position in OLA. The duties of the position include rendering oral and written advice, advising various university committees, and participating in training and preventive law presentations on a broad array of complex and novel legal subjects for UW-Madison administrators, faculty, and staff.
Principal Duties: Working in conjunction with attorneys in the practice area, this position primarily will be responsible for providing advice and counsel on the following:
Business Transactions; Research Compliance; Public Records:
The attorney will advise university administration and related offices across campus on issues pertaining to the following: Federal research compliance; Sponsored research contracting, including federal grant awards; General contract matters; Risk Management; Non-HIPAA privacy compliance; Animal research program, and related committee and compliance functions; State public records and open meetings laws; and Federal Freedom of Information Act requests.
Attorney III (Inst) (CP059) Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Required
Terminal Degree
Juris Doctor (JD) from an A.B.A. accredited law school
REQUIRED:
- 5 years professional experience practicing law.
- Interest in and ability to develop expertise in principal practice areas and other higher education
legal issues relevant to mission of a public research institution.
- Commitment to joining research and transactions practices.
- Strong legal research skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively
convey complex topics to clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and professional manner with peers/clients.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and objectives.
Preferred
State Bar of Wisconsin membership
Membership in good standing or admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin within one year of hire date.
Full Time: 100%
This position is flexible for in-person, hybrid, or remote work. We will consider qualified candidates working 100% remote.
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
Appointment at the Associate University Legal Counsel (Attorney I) or University Legal Counsel (Attorney II) level will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:Please click the 'Apply Now' button above to begin. After creating a UW Jobs profile, you will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume. Your application materials should highlight how your experience, knowledge, and skills align with the qualifications listed above.
Contact:Kory Breuer
kory.breuer@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Attorney II (Inst)(CP022) or Attorney III (Inst)(CP059)
Department(s):A02-GENERAL SERVICES/OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES/G SERV/LEGAL AFFAIRS
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:314530-AS
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