Associate University Counsel

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The Associate University Counsel position in the Office of University Counsel reports to the Deputy General Counsel. The Associate University Counsel will be expected to provide legal advice on a wide range of legal matters impacting a metropolitan research institution of higher education, with a primary focus on advising the institution’s leadership and key personnel on legal compliance with legislation, executive orders, regulatory guidance, etc. affecting the University of Louisville and its affiliated entities, as well as managing litigation matters handled by outside counsel and handling internal/external administrative matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as the practice leader for the Office of University Counsel’s Regulatory Affairs practice group, which includes advising and training the administration and other units/departments on legal compliance with legislation, executive orders, regulatory guidance, etc. affecting the University of Louisville, and its affiliated entities.

• Directs and advises administration and unit/office personnel on the University of Louisville’s compliance with Kentucky’s HB4, An Act Related to Initiatives involving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and other emerging legislation and regulatory guidance at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Assists the EVP/Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with the drafting, review, revision, implementation, etc. of administrative and academic policies governing the institution, including those necessary to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

• Monitors legislative, regulatory actions, executive orders, and court rulings to ensure that the University is meeting any new or modified compliance and risk management requirements.

• With oversight from the Executive Vice President for Legal, Governance, and External Relations/Chief Legal Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, acts as the practice leader for the Office of University Counsel’s Litigation practice group, which includes coordinating the oversight and management of the litigation matters handled by outside counsel of the University and its affiliated entities.

• Provides representation of the University in agency matters and/or administrative due process hearings.

• Assists on other legal matters affecting a metropolitan research institution of higher education.

• Supervises assigned personnel within the Office of University Counsel, as appropriate.

Competencies

• Project Management – organizes, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.

• Proactive – anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.

• Analytical – evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.

• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the organization.

• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.

• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps task appropriately prioritized.

• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.

• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.

• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.

• Teamwork – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, and take direction from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.