Assistant General Counsel

Department

4112 - Legal Affairs/Gen Counsel/Bd Of Trustees

Position Number

986514

Requisition No.

S02331

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$115,000 to $130,000 based upon experience.

Position Notes

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

AP Band W

Job Category

Administrative-Professional

Work Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by October 17, 2024.

Pay Schedule

Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

J. D. degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in the State of Michigan or immediate eligibility for admission.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a broad range of relevant legal areas.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, conflict resolution, and written and oral communication skills and collegial disposition.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with higher education or public sector law; litigation experience; experience in the practice areas described in the Position Purposes statement below.
Preference for applicants with prior experience in labor and employment law.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Details

Position Purpose

Assist the General Counsel in providing legal services to the University on an extensive range of legal matters including without limitation general business, board governance, constitutional law, compliance, governmental immunity, intellectual property, patent, copyright, health care, labor and employment, employee benefits, tax, contracts, academic and policy issues, real estate and construction, bankruptcy, charter schools, immigration, privacy and data security, software agreements, planned giving, gifts, endowments, government regulations, charitable gaming, HIPAA, COBRA, FERPA, Clery Act, FMLA, litigation, scientific research, police/criminal law, risk management, liquor license and other assigned areas and duties consistent with the skills, interests and needs of the office.

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