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| Company: | Vanderbilt University, TN | ||
| Job Title: | In-House Jobs JDHuntr Senior Counsel |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 65719 | ||
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| *Provide practical legal advice to multiple areas within the university, including university leadership (the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, and Deans), informed by research and sophisticated legal analysis. *Advise on the application of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and university policies as relevant to the University’s operations and strategic goals. *Apply strategic thinking; understand and manage risk and compliance issues in a complex regulatory environment. *Serve as a trusted legal advisor to key work groups, committees, and related entities as assigned. Job Description Vanderbilt University is seeking to hire a Senior Counsel to the General Counsel (“Senior Counsel”), who will serve as a senior member of the legal team responsible for providing client advice to numerous departments and leading high-profile special projects at the direction of the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel. The Senior Counsel will be a creative problem-solver who provides practical legal counsel to support the university’s strategic priorities, including large transactional matters, complex litigation, and sophisticated policy analysis. The position is intended for someone to function as a generalist with shifting areas of focus dependent on the needs of the university; knowledge of some or several areas of law relevant to research universities like Vanderbilt is preferred, but experience working directly in higher education is not required—the position may be well suited to someone looking to transition to in-house legal practice in a university setting. The Senior Counsel will report directly to, and will work closely with, the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel and will serve as a member of her management team. The Senior Counsel will collaborate with leaders of the Legal, Operations, Risk Management, and Compliance teams and will have an opportunity to work in those several areas within the Office of the General Counsel. The successful candidate will demonstrate best-in-class legal skill as well as strategic thinking, sound judgment, analytical speed, a collaborative nature, and the ability to delivery timely, clear, and concise work product. The Senior Counsel must be comfortable analyzing complex problems, responding to changing priorities, and addressing issues of first impression. They should have excellent oral and written communication skills and enjoy working on teams of various sizes in a highly collaborative environment. The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice to university departments with an awareness of the nuances of client business priorities and with understanding of university business practices. The Office of the General Counsel is committed to agile service delivery aligned with the university's mission, priorities, and needs. All litigation proceedings are managed by the Office of the General Counsel on behalf of the university. The Office of the General Counsel focuses on operational excellence in all we do, which includes: Project management and status updates Technology implementation, use, and analytics Budget containment and outside counsel management Identification of the highest and best use of attorney time Duties and Responsibilities Provide practical legal advice to multiple areas within the university, including university leadership (the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, and Deans), informed by research and sophisticated legal analysis. Advise on the application of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and university policies as relevant to the University’s operations and strategic goals. Apply strategic thinking; understand and manage risk and compliance issues in a complex regulatory environment. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to key work groups, committees, and related entities as assigned. Manage litigation including but not limited to participation in settlement negotiations, attendance at depositions and other court related matters, investigations, and witness preparation. Engage and manage outside counsel as needed to represent the University. Analyze and prepare comments on proposed federal, state, and local legislation and regulations that may affect the university. Collaborate with Government and Community Relations on developments at local, state, and federal levels. Assist in drafting and reviewing materials for presentation to Board of Trust and its committees. Demonstrate strong analytical and counseling skills, judgment, and empathy. Collaborate with university officials, offices, and departments to develop and provide training and education on legal issues of interest to diverse audiences. Pursue professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in college and university law and in other related matters. A cover letter and writing sample must be submitted as part of the application materials in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications A juris doctorate is required, and employment is contingent upon State of Tennessee licensure or eligibility for receipt of In-House Counsel Practice Certificate. The successful candidate must also apply for and become licensed in the State of Tennessee. A minimum of 7 years of legal experience is required. Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain collegial and productive working relationships across the University is required. Ability to identify, analyze, and explain legal issues and to both develop and implement appropriate solutions is required. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and institutional operating procedures is preferred. Proficiency with common technology for document creation and management is preferred. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. About Us Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty! At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through: Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt. Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow. Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position. We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story. Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require. Job Info Job Identification 10004895 Job Category Legal & Compliance Locations Nashville, TN, United States Job Schedule Full time Senior Counsel to the General Counsel Nashville, TN, United States 65719 |
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| Company: | Vanderbilt University | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Nashville, TN USA | ||
| Post Date: | 01/31/2024 | ||
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