Senior Counsel - Office of the Chancellor - Santa Cruz

  • 12 Apr 2019 8:57 AM
    Message # 7279548
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Senior Counsel

    Office of the Chancellor

    https://lex.ucsc.edu/

    Job #: 1908685

    Full Time; Career

    Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    UC Santa Cruz strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.

    Involves providing research and advice on legal issues affecting UC Santa Cruz and/or the university at large. Provides the full range of legal services to clients in the following practice areas; labor and employment, faculty and student affairs, health law, governance and public accountability, construction, land use, research compliance, intellectual property, business transactions, litigation, real estate, taxes and gifts and estates, as well as expertise regarding the regulations and policies of the University. Direct services include litigation, contract negotiations, advice, and assisting with the development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University's complex operations.

    Provides substantial expertise in a legal specialty, such as university-related research and development agreements, technology transfer or intellectual property (IP) licensing disputes of licensee, real estate transactions and disputes, international exchange agreements, data security/privacy issues, and/or IP issues. Practice areas may also include risk management; research regulation and compliance; constitutional law; auxiliary and service enterprises; development and maintenance of campus facilities and assets; contracts; athletics; and various other areas where institutional rights and responsibilities are implicated. Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects, including those holding substantial importance and impact. Interprets complex facts and law in areas of high ambiguity. May act as a liaison with outside counsel and/or represent the University in complex litigation. Provides advice on a wide range of legal questions associated with the administration, management, and operation of the campus as requested by the Chief Campus Counsel.

    Assists with litigated matters involving the campus and may monitor such litigation for the Chief Campus Counsel. Reviews and evaluates revisions to or proposed campus policies and procedures and advises the Chief Campus Counsel, or other originating officer, on the legal implications of policy and procedure content and promulgation. In this regard, the Campus Counsel seeks the consultation and opinion of OGC where existing legal opinions are insufficient or where the law may be unclear or ambiguous.

    Negotiates or acts as agent of campus administrators in special transactions as requested by the Chief Campus Counsel, including settlement agreements, special contracts and agreements, license applications, exchange agreements with other universities, liability waivers, acceptance of subpoenas, and interaction with governmental agencies. In so doing, is expected to exercise judgment to remain within limits specified and instruction stipulated by the Chief Campus Counsel.

    Prepares or obtains from OGC, legal opinions and advice as sought by campus administrators. Assists in the formulation of the campus response to university-wide policy initiatives. Provides timely updates to the Chief Campus Counsel on all significant matters. Supports the diversity efforts of OGC and Office of the Campus Counsel.

    Executes all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Chief Campus Counsel.

    This position requires passing a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check. Please note: Time required to complete this process may vary and can be lengthy.

    ****For full consideration, applicants will be asked to provide the following when submitting the online application for this position:

    Please provide a writing sample in the form of a legal brief, motion or memo.

    Qualifications include:

    Seven or more years of relevant practice experience in a law firm, or in-house counsel for an academic institution, corporation or other entity.

    In-depth understanding of highly complex legal issues and ability to foresee implications in specialty area.

    Advanced written communication skills and ability to create and deliver effective materials and / or presentations appropriate to a particular audience.

    Advanced research skills; ability to readily identify critical legislative changes in area of specialty.

    Advanced skills in project management, and facilitating policy review and changes.

    Some special conditions include:

    Must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school.

    Must possess license to practice law in California.

    The selected candidate will be subject to the annual financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974.

    Position is open until filled. Initial Review Date: 05-01-2019

    APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS

    View full job description and access on-line application:

    https://apptrkr.com/1433576

    To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site mailto:@ https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Last modified: 12 Apr 2019 8:59 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

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