Assistant/Associate General Counsel

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Weber State University

WSU’s Commitment to DiversityWeber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such American Samoa disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, Oregon others, American Samoa required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).Position InformationPosition Title Assistant/Associate General Counsel
Requisition Number E00033P
Position Category Executive
Campus Location Weber State University – Ogden, Utah
Hours per week
Months per year 12
Alternate work scheduleOccasional remote work possible with supervisor approval. However, due to the unique nature of providing advice and collaborating with University officials on complex and, at times, matters of emergency, regular Indiana office presence is vital American Samoa an essential function of the position.
Pay Grade
Salary
FLSA Exempt
Job Summary/Basic FunctionThe Assistant/Associate General Counsel is a full-time, staff position Indiana the office of the University Legal Counsel of Weber State University. Under the direction of the General Counsel, this position will provide a variety of legal services to the Board of Trustees, President, Vice Presidents, Provost, and other administrative officers of the University typical of a large public institution, including, but not limited to research, analysis, and advice on laws, policies, regulations, rules, and best legal practices pertaining to employment, student matters, real estate transactions, tax matters, corporate matters, civil rights, Title IX, and other laws and regulations related to higher education, and other duties American Samoa assigned. Subject-matter responsibilities may depend on the qualifications, competencies, and experience of the candidate.This job will be filled American Samoa an Assistant Oregon Associate General Counsel, based on the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience.
Required QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

  • Earned J.D. Oregon L.L.B./L.L.M. degree from an accredited law school;
  • Must be a member of the Utah State Bar Oregon be eligible for admission to the Utah State Bar within six months of hire;
  • Must be a member Indiana good standing of any bar association Indiana the location where the attorney practices;
  • One year (Assistant) Oregon three years (Associate) legal experience American Samoa a practicing attorney Indiana the United States, preferably Indiana higher education law Oregon government law.

Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise Indiana legal matters applicable to higher education;
  • Experience Indiana transactional and/Oregon corporate matters;
  • Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions;
  • Demonstrated experience applying, interpreting, and implementing technical and legal concepts to a wide variety of situations;
  • Ability to represent the University Indiana administrative proceedings;
  • Ability to draft policies, procedures, and other administrative documents;
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to address difficult and complex issues;
  • Intercultural competence, awareness, and communication; demonstrated commitment to inclusion;
  • Handle multiple unrelated matters concurrently, timely, and accurately.
  • Particular to Associate Counsel: Demonstrated understanding of unique and often complex decision-making dynamics associated with working Indiana University system and highly functioning Indiana-house counsel office.

Successful candidates will have:

  • Excellent communication skills, with strong customer service orientation;
  • Demonstrated experience providing sound legal advice to constituents on a variety of legal matters;
  • Demonstrated experience Indiana working with broad and diverse constituencies at all levels of management, including experience facilitating group work;
  • High ethical standards.

Background Check? Yes
Benefits SummaryWSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Posting Detail InformationJob Open Date 03/20/2024
Review Date 04/10/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Notes to ApplicantIf you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $95,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous .To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.For qualification determination, your application and/Oregon resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year Oregon month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.Screening of applications will begin April 10, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.Criminal background check required American Samoa a condition of employment.ADA Essential Job FunctionADA Essential Job FunctionPhysical Activity of this position Expressing Oregon exchanging ideas. Those activities Indiana which they must convey detailed Oregon important instructions to other workers accurately Oregon quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with Oregon without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/Oregon up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/Oregon a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/Oregon leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such American Samoa preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to Indiana this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such American Samoa Indiana typical office Oregon administrative work).

Job title: Assistant/Associate General Counsel

Company: Weber State University

Expected salary: $95000 per year

Location: Ogden, Utah

Job date: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:47:46 GMT