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Position Information

Position Title
Associate General Counsel

Position Type
Admin/Professional

Department
General Counsel

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Pay Grade
MN15

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Starting Salary Range: $119,064 - $140,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits & PerksNEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success-both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare CoverageCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

The Associate General Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate contracts impacting the university's operations, students, and employees while supporting various institutional initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state laws (e.g., FERPA, Clery Act, HIPAA), managing risk related to campus safety, reviewing and revising university policies, and assisting with operational and research policies. The role also involves supporting corporate activities of affiliated entities, providing litigation assistance, handling public records requests and court orders, advising on student conduct matters, and contributing to technology transfer and commercialization efforts. Additionally, the position will provide legal research and guidance on campus initiatives as needed.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Advise university leadership on legal issues related to employment, education research, affiliated entities, and institutional governance. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including HIPAA, FERPA, Title IX, public record laws and education regulations. Provide guidance on accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for professional schools and affiliated entities.

University Policy Management: Draft, review and revise policies, affecting the management and operation of the University to assure compliance with current laws and intentions of the Board of Trustees/Leadership Team; review, revise and finalize policies adopted at the departmental/college level for alignment with University principles; interpret/apply University policies related to students/employees as requested.

Contracts and Business Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including affiliation agreements, research agreements, offer letters, leased employee agreements and procurement vendor contracts.

Risk Management for Employee and Student Matters: Advise on faculty and staff employment matters, discrimination and harassment claims, student conduct or academic concerns, and workplace policies for faculty and staff. Support Title IX investigations, development of student conduct policies, and the provision of all accommodations under ADA. Assist in developing and revising policies related to academic freedom, faculty governance, human resources and student affairs.

Committee and Functional Support: Serve as a strategic advisor for various University committees relating to both student and faculty/staff.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Assist in managing university litigation, coordinating with outside counsel as needed. Represent the university in administrative proceedings and regulatory investigations. Provide risk assessments and strategies for dispute resolution.

Public Records and Records Management: Oversee and coordinate responses to public records requests in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Advise institutional departments regarding disclosure obligations, exemptions, confidentiality requirements, and legal risk associated with records requests. Develop, implement, and maintain records retention and destruction policies, procedures, and schedules in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• Licensed Attorney, State of Ohio
• Minimum of three years of experience in the legal field with increasing responsibilities.
• Proficient in digital legal research, and all Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, upper quartile
• 3-5 years legal or compliance experience
• Prior experience in health care or in a university environment.
• Prior experience supporting organizational committees on matters of policy and law
• Prior professional experience in the public sector

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Posting Detail Information

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

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