Assistant General Counsel

West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV · 1 wk ago

Full-time

About the role

This position reports directly to the Vice President and General Counsel (“GC”) and will work at the will and pleasure of the GC, with day-to-day supervision by the General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will represent and advocate the legal interests of West Virginia University, the WVU Board of Governors, the President, West Virginia University Research Corporation (“WVURC”), and others on legal matters affecting the University by rendering a broad array of legal services as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provide direct policy-making input and advice on matters of substantial magnitude related to critical University activities, policy questions, and operational procedures; draft, modify, or review institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts on behalf of the University and WVURC.
Provide advice on issues related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (WV FOIA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and/or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Review, draft, and negotiate responses for document requests, including WV FOIA requests, subpoenas, and other document requests.
Provide advice on issues related to higher education law, health care law, corporate law, employment, compliance with regulations governing federal research, immigration, trademark, and/or intellectual property.
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
Provide, under supervision of the GC, high-quality advice to the Board on legal matters affecting the University.
Assist in litigation relating to the University or affiliated entities as directed by the General Counsel.
Perform all other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the GC.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Currently licensed to practice law in West Virginia or willing to become licensed in an agreed-upon timeframe.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in two or more of the following areas: higher education law, contract drafting, transactional work, litigation, health care law, corporate law, employment, compliance with regulations governing federal research, immigration, trademark, and intellectual property.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Ability to work collegially in a diverse, complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1-2 years of actively practicing law.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week.
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar).
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year.
18 sick days per year (for personal illness, caring for sick family, or regularly scheduled medical appointments; family includes immediate relatives, in-laws, and household members).
Range of health insurance and other benefits.
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
Wellness programs.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.