Assistant General Counsel
- Employer
- Bucknell University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 17, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Legal Affairs
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Assistant General Counsel
Job No: 496964
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: General Counsel
Bucknell University seeks applications for an Assistant General Counsel to work primarily as a transactional attorney in the areas of business, finance, real estate, procurement, entrepreneurship, and contracts. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience analyzing complex issues and offering appropriate legal guidance; exercising excellent judgment; and handling multiple matters simultaneously while working independently to achieve the objectives of the University.
As one member of the two-attorney office, the Assistant General Counsel will assist in the delivery of timely and comprehensive legal advice and counsel to the University, primarily to its Board of Trustees, President, and senior administration, and also to University faculty and staff. As a small office with a general practice, the Assistant General Counsel may also be asked to provide advice and counsel on the wide range of issues related to higher education.
This position reports to the General Counsel.
Job Duties:
The Assistant General Counsel will be expected to:
- Draft, review, and offer advice regarding University contracts
in areas including but not limited to, procurement, personal
services, real estate, licensing, corporate partnerships, and
grants.
- Interpret local, state, and federal laws and regulations as
they apply to University activities, especially on transactional
matters.
- Advise and aid in the development of University policy related
to transactional, business, and immigration matters.
- Develop and provide training on legal and compliance issues
related to transactions and entrepreneurial activity in the
University.
- Support and contribute to the University's commitment to
diversity and inclusion.
The successful candidate must possess: - The ability to approach issues with comprehensive and
analytical judgment with a focus on logical problem solving and on
meeting the needs and objectives of the University, especially as
set forth in the University Strategic Plan.
- The capacity to work in a highly professional and collegial
manner within the complex environment of shared
governance.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under
pressure, and with multiple distractions, while still meeting
expectations to exercise sound judgment.
- High initiative and creativity and the ability to work
independently.
- The ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion and to
practice high ethical standards that reflect honesty, integrity and
reliability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Law degree and a minimum of two years of experience either in house or at a law firm. Must be a member of the Pennsylvania Bar or eligible for admission on motion within six months of employment. Must be able to demonstrate significant experience advising, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other complex transactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to individuals with experience representing institutions of higher education or other complex organizations.
Work Type:
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits eligible position.
To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496964/assistant-general-counsel
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