Assistant General Counsel (Legal Counsel)

Job ID: 318372

Department

GENERAL COUNSEL (UA-UCOU-IUBLA)

Department
Information

The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OVPGC) serves as legal counsel for the University. We advise
the Trustees and University Administration on all legal issues and serve as the point of contact on all legal matters involving the
University.

Job Summary

The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OVPGC) is seeking an Assistant
General Counsel in Bloomington or Indianapolis.

General Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, revises,
  negotiates, and approves contracts and other legal documents.
• Interprets and ensures university compliance with both state and
  federal statutes and regulations.
• Confers with outside counsel and representatives of external entities to ensure the
  institution’s interests are best served.
• Advises university administrators, faculty, and staff regarding legal matters that arise
  from the day-to-day management and operation of the institution.
• Supports university leaders in achieving institutional compliance
  with existing and newly implemented federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assists in advising university committees and task
  forces on the actions or policies under consideration and; reviews and responds to the university’s Open Records requests.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years Legal experience

LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATES

Required

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana or eligible for
  admission to practice law in the state of Indiana within 6 months from date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be
  insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Strong
  verbal communication and listening skills
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Effective conflict management
  skills
• Ability to represent the university with external constituents
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential
  information
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision
  making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Maintains a high degree of
  professionalism
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict
  deadlines
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates problem solving skills

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and
other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office
environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised
Salary

$115,000.00 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a
wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU
  contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance
  program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job
Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Legal
Counsel

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Equal Employment
Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in
hiring. See Indiana University
Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Contact Us

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Telephone: 812-856-1234

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