Associate General Counsel (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona seeks to fill up to four (4) attorney positions in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Depending on prior work experience, the selected candidates will be positioned as either an Assistant General Counsel or Associate General Counsel, focusing on the following areas:

• Higher education-related international matters
• Distance and online higher education matters
• Transactional matters
• Intellectual property matters

Successful candidates also may have responsibilities in a diverse range of additional practice areas common to higher education institutions, such as student life and academics, compliance, litigation strategy and oversight, labor and employment, governance, public procurement, public records, privacy, civil rights, research, accreditation, risk management, law enforcement, real estate, public finance, administrative law, threat assessment and student health and safety, hearings, policy and procedure development, information technology, legislative, and constitutional matters.

OGC represents and advises the University of Arizona and the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) on sophisticated legal matters and complex issues. OGC maintains a highly collaborative and collegial culture and environment that values differences in the perspectives and backgrounds of its team members, utilizing each attorney's wide range of expertise and experience.

Established in 1885, the University of Arizona is the state's land grant university, engaging in education and research activities and initiatives across the world. With over 53,000 enrolled students and over 16,000 employees, the University of Arizona is a multi-billion-dollar preeminent enterprise engaged across the entire spectrum of higher education and research.

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Outstanding University of Arizona benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; ABOR system-wide tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• International: Higher education international matters, including affiliation and other international agreements, international labor and employment issues, corporate structures and entity formation, privacy and other governmental approvals and regulatory compliance, intellectual property, international student recruitment, and international program design and development

• Distance and Online Higher Education: Accreditation matters, State and Federal governmental approvals and regulatory compliance, privacy and other compliance matters, affiliation and other collaboration agreements, licensure requirements, and general transactional matters

• Transactional: Drafting and reviewing various contracts, licenses, and agreements, including governmental procurement agreements, and general transactional matters including real estate, construction, corporate law, and governance

• Intellectual Property: U.S. and foreign patent, trademark, and copyright matters, including prosecution, registration, licensing, and disclosure matter; commercialization of intellectual property, conflict of interest and compliance, drafting and reviewing various contracts, licenses, and agreements

Expectations

• Work closely with the other
  attorneys and the support team in OGC - as well as University
  administrators, faculty, and staff - and interact with outside counsel,
  other governmental offices, University-affiliated organizations, and ABOR
• Develop and foster strong
  relationships with clients and outside counsel to support strong connections
  with OGC
• Assist in developing and providing training and educational programs for administrators, faculty, staff, and other colleagues
• Contribute to the collaborative planning and execution of the University's strategic priorities
• Engage in continuous education and improvement in legal practice and knowledge through professional development, and attend and participate as a presenter at conferences and workshops as appropriate and as requested
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities

• Exemplary interpersonal skills to effectively interact and maintain productive, cooperative, and mutually supportive working relationships with a wide range of individuals, departments, and constituents
• Superior legal research abilities and analytical skills with an ability to identify and frame complex legal issues and convey advice clearly, effectively, and succinctly to a broad constituency
• Commitment to inclusiveness, respect, and integrity
• Intellectual acumen coupled with excellent emotional intelligence, exhibiting creative thinking and commitment to inspire confidence with all constituents
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with impeccable attention to detail and a strong ability to engage in active listening
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to teamwork
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, complex, team-oriented environment, working efficiently and independently on multiple time-sensitive matters, and to prioritize effectively
• Ability to work collegially, professionally, compassionately, and in a tactful manner with all individuals
• Consistent and demonstrated professional, positive, and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with the highest degree of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable judgment in decision-making and advising, including adhering to the highest standards of confidentiality
• Commitment to providing responsive, timely, and excellent legal services to clients
• Leadership and strong organizational, planning, coordinating, time-management and problem-solving skills
• Strong technology fluency and capabilities
• Keen understanding of crisis management and the role of legal counsel in circumstances where urgent safety, operational, or crisis situations may arise

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona, in good standing, or be eligible and admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona within one year of employment
• A minimum of three years of substantial and progressively responsible legal experience practicing law

In addition to experience in the areas of practice for the respective positions, preferred qualifications for all positions include the following:

• Experience providing legal service and counsel to research institutions, colleges, or universities or practicing law in a higher education environment
• Experience and knowledge of Arizona laws, rules, and regulations, including public procurement, public records, and public employment in Arizona