Assistant University Counsel

Temple University's is searching for an experienced attorney to join our University Counsel team!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
The Office of University Counsel at Temple University seeks an experienced attorney to handle a wide array of matters, including but not limited to general business transactions, the review and completion of significant purchases and vendor contracts around the university, grant and government contracts, technology transfer, intellectual property matters, formation of legal entities and drafting and negotiating related documents, charitable giving and tax matters, and others. The position ensures Temple gets what is expected out of the transactions and limits future liabilities that can result from large and long-term contractual relationships. Consideration will be given to legal experience in higher education in other than transactional matters, such as litigation or regulatory affairs.

The Office of University Counsel provides legal counsel to the university, including all of its schools, departments and units on a diverse range of issues, including government contracts and grants, research, intellectual property, technology transfer, litigation, tax and non-profit law, higher education law, privacy, safety and environmental law, compliance, fundraising, investments, construction, real estate, international programs and relationships, and general business transactions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Recent professional writing sample is required.

Please attach a cover letter and current CV.

This position requires the following background checks: Access to confidential or sensitive Personal Identifiable Information (Handling Purchasing Cards, Cash, Checks, Credit Cards, or managing financial transactions)

Required Education and Experience
* JD from accredited law school, with high academic achievement.
* Admission to at least one state bar, with ability to become licensed in Pennsylvania within one (1) year of notification of employment.
* Three (3) or more years' practice experience in handling a variety of business matters and/or related disputes.
* List of representative business matters handled as primary, or lead counsel is required.

Preferred Experience
* Experience providing advice and legal counsel at or to an institution of higher education.
* Possesses an expert-level understanding of evolving FERPA, HIPAA, comprehensive data privacy regulations and compliance requirements within the higher education landscape.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff, IT, and vendors
* Ability to maintain collegial and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, the public, and other employees of the Office of University Counsel
* Prioritize and manage numerous disparate matters and clients in a timely manner

Temple Universityis committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement:In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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