Assistant University Counsel

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA • 4h ago

Reference #: 25000999 Description Temple University's issearchingforan experienced attorney to join our University Counsel team!

BecomeapartoftheTemplefamilyandyouwillhaveaccesstothefollowing: Ahybridworkschedule Fullmedical,dental,visioncoverage Paid time off 11PaidHolidays Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITIONFREE Agenerousretirementplanandsomuchmore!

SalaryRange: $120,000 - $135,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary The Office of University Counsel at Temple University seeks an experienced attorney to handle a wide array of matters, including but not limited to general business transactions, the review and completion of significant purchases and vendor contracts around the university, grant and government contracts, technology transfer, intellectual property matters, formation of legal entities and drafting and negotiating related documents, charitable giving and tax matters, and others. The position ensures Temple gets what is expected out of the transactions and limits future liabilities that can result from large and long-term contractual relationships. Consideration will be given to legal experience in higher education in other than transactional matters, such as litigation or regulatory affairs.

The Office of University Counsel provides legal counsel to the university, including all of its schools, departments and units on a diverse range of issues, including government contracts and grants, research, intellectual property, technology transfer, litigation, tax and non-profit law, higher education law, privacy, safety and environmental law, compliance, fundraising, investments, construction, real estate, international programs and relationships, and general business transactions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Recent professional writing sample is required.

Please attach a cover letter and current CV.

Required Education and Experience

JD from accredited law school, with high academic achievement.

Admission to at least one state bar, with ability to become licensed in Pennsylvania within one (1) year of notification of employment.

Three (3) or more years' practice experience in handling a variety of business matters and/or related disputes.

List of representative business matters handled as primary, or lead counsel is required.

Preferred Experience

Experience providing advice and legal counsel at or to an institution of higher education.

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Ability to draft, negotiate and review a wide variety of agreements including managing ongoing construction projects, focus on Temple's building plans, sustaining relationship with Office of Facilities Management, Project Delivery & Purchasing; grant and government contracts; provide other legal services and assistance to the University as assigned by University Counsel.

Provide other legal services and assistance to the University as assigned by University Counsel.

Advise administrative departments and academic units regarding business matters, intellectual property issues, and related disputes.

Counsel departments/units regarding review and interpretation of University policies and procedures.

Ability to conduct and develop training in areas of legal specialty.

Temple Universityis committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteranstatus.

Compliance Statement:In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Reportcontains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Sullivan Hall

Job:Staff Schedule:Full-time Shift:Day Job Employee Status:Regular

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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