Associate University Counsel

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel or other designee, the Associate University Counsel (USP 3) provides or assists in providing a full range of legal services to the University. Performs standard legal work independently and complex work with supervision. Activities include research, contract review and drafting, investigation, analysis, advice, negotiation, and dispute resolution. Provide legal support in connection with subpoenas, discovery, and other records requests, including preparing responses, coordinating document collection, and assisting with document review and production.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews contracts and other legal or transactional documents.
• Works independently and/or with minimal required oversight.
• Conducts and/or assists in the conduct of research and analysis of legal issues.
• Responds to legal issues as assigned and assists in the development of legal strategies and solutions.
• Drafts and reviews policies, procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
• Educates and trains the University community about legal issues.
• Represents, or assists in representing, the University and its officials in administrative hearings and litigation.
• Negotiates settlements and agreements involving legal issues, disputes, or transactions on behalf of the University.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Three (3) years of recent legal experience.
• Two (2) years of recent legal experience drafting and reviewing contracts.
• CURRENT admission to the Connecticut State Bar.
• Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with particular attention to detail.
• Experience interacting constructively with colleagues, internal clients, and external affiliates.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing a significant caseload of diverse matters.
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Experience with dispute resolution.
• Experience with current and developing legal issues and trends in the area of expertise.
• Experience meeting the demands of the job, which may periodically require work on weekends and evenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of recent legal experience drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Experience working within a public institution of higher education.
• Experience handling matters before state administrative agencies such as the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Freedom of Information Commission.