Associate General Counsel - Transactional and Compliance

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, is seeking an Associate General Counsel  – Transactional and Compliance.

Reporting to the Vice President for Legal Affairs & General Counsel, with a coordinating line to the Vice President for Research, the Associate General Counsel - Transactional and Compliance will provide an array of in-house legal services.  Working as a member of a team created to address matters associated with the university’s research enterprise and health affairs, this position will provide general legal support for all research operations, as well as for other transactional matters, as needed, within the Office of the General Counsel, including, but not limited to, university-wide student affiliation agreements, third party payer agreements, etc.   This position will also provide legal support to FAU’s Division of Research (DoR), primarily the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Integrity Office, Office of Technology Development, and the Office of Comparative Medicine, as well as other units within the Division. This position serves as a liaison between the General Counsel’s Office and the DoR, and between the DoR and other University units concerning research-related legal, export control, foreign influence and compliance matters.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and providing legal advice on negotiations related to sponsored and non-sponsored projects and related contracts, teaming agreements, clinical trial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreement, research collaboration agreements, memorandum of understanding agreements and any other research related agreement.

• Providing legal advice and guidance on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing research activities, including biosafety, human subjects protection, animal welfare, financial conflicts of interest in research, research misconduct, foreign influence and export controls.

• Conducting legal research on emerging legal issues impacting research, such as data management and security, foreign influence, intellectual property, and open access publishing.

• Advising on the development, interpretation and implementation of all the university policies and procedures related to research.

• Monitoring changes in federal funding regulations and advising on their impact on university research programs.

• Drafting and reviewing research-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

• Advising on the development of technology control plans (TCPs) and other compliance measures to protect sensitive research and technology from unauthorized access or disclosure.

• Serving as a resource for researchers and administrators on legal issues related to research data management, storage, sharing, transfer and destruction.

• Participating in interdisciplinary research initiatives and partnerships to address legal and regulatory challenges in specific fields of study.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to address research misconduct and promote the ethical conduct of research within the university.

• Providing guidance and assistance in investigating allegations of research misconduct, export control violations, and other compliance issues, ensuring prompt and thorough resolution in accordance with university policies and procedures.

• Providing guidance and oversight on compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and agency policies regarding foreign influence in research, including those issued by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Defense (DoD).

• Advising university leadership, research administrators, and faculty on the legal implications of foreign collaborations and partnerships, including vetting of foreign entities and individuals, and assessing risks associated with international research activities.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to protect sensitive research information and intellectual property from unauthorized access or exploitation by foreign entities. Conducting risk assessments and investigations to identify potential instances of undisclosed foreign influence, conflicts of interest, or intellectual property theft.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

Member of the Florida Bar or ability to become a member within twelve months of employment.

Law firm transactional experience.

Salary:

$165,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year.

College or Department:

Office of University General Counsel

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Application Deadline:

2025-08-15

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume and Cover letter ONLY.
*Additional documents will be required at a later stage.

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.