Assistant General Counsel - Academic & Institutional Advancement

Lehigh University•Bethlehem, PA

47d•$103,300 - $125,660•Hybrid

About The Position

As Assistant General Counsel, you'll serve as a trusted legal advisor to university leadership, colleges, and departments while working under the Vice President and General Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to navigate complex legal landscapes across academic and institutional advancement initiatives, ensuring compliance while minimizing legal risks.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree required
Three to five years related work experience
Must be a member of the Pennsylvania Bar or eligible for immediate membership
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Sound judgment and a high degree of emotional intelligence
Able to balance legal risk with practical business considerations
Ability to build collaborative relationships across a diverse university community

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews laws, court opinions, government regulations, and legal requirements.
Reviews, negotiates and drafts contracts, leases, licenses, deeds, and other legal documents or instruments and/or negotiates amendments thereto.
Analyzes legal problems or issues presented by University clients and provides advice with respect thereto.
Under supervision of the General Counsel, represents the University as counsel of record in proceedings or investigations.
Initiates or responds to legal discovery.
Litigates cases or negotiates resolution of cases under supervision of General Counsel.
Analyzes legal aspects of legal issues involved in decisions.
Drafts or revises policies under supervision of General Counsel.
Creates, prepares, and presents educational or training materials on legal issues.
Responds to legal questions as they arise.

Benefits

Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits.

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