Associate General Counsel - Part-Time - Office of General Counsel

University of Mississippi Medical Center

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About The Position

To provide legal services to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), including litigation supervision, contract review, administrative legal reviews, counsel on human resources and academic affairs, and other legal advice and support as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D) from an accredited law school.
• Five (5) years of legal experience in medical and education laws, regulations, and rules.
• Must have membership or be eligible for membership to the Mississippi bar association before commencing work.

Nice To Haves

• Strong management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in problem-solving, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Demonstrated decision-making, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and counsel to key stakeholders across the UMMC campus, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and institutional policies.
• Manages legal matters for assigned departments or units and oversees specific areas within the legal department.
• Represents UMMC in transactions and negotiations with external parties, including buyers, sellers, and vendors; prepares legal documents and coordinates with outside counsel as necessary.
• Performs legal and administrative functions across multiple practice areas, including academic affairs, human resources, healthcare, litigation, and transactional law; reviews legal documents and prepares formal legal opinions.
• Participates in institutional committees to support governance and strategic decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree