Associate General Counsel

Job Responsibilities

• Advise University Leaders and other campus colleagues on a wide variety of matters, including but not limited to contracts and transactional work, construction, real estate, student matters, contracts, donor agreements, intellectual property, civil rights, academic matters, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert-level support to the General Counsel in their support of the President and the Board of Trustees, including advising on governance matters, strategic planning, enterprise risk management, and board compliance.
• Reviews, consults on, and drafts, as necessary, University policies, procedures, and constituent handbooks.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide variety of legal agreements and contracts, including but not limited to affiliation agreements, employment contracts, contracts for the purchase of goods and services, real estate transactions, construction projects, technology agreements, athletics, and other legal documents supporting university operations.
• Represents the University in responses to investigations or inquiries from regulatory agencies (e.g., OCR).
• Serves on and leads University committees as assigned or approved by the General Counsel.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, professional affiliations and other means to remain informed of developments in legal matters affecting the University’s activities and operations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio, or the ability to obtain licensure in Ohio within 12 months of hire
• More than 5 years of progressive legal experience, with responsibility advising complex organizations, including experience relevant to higher education

Benefits

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.