Associate General Counsel – Transactions
About The Position
The Associate General Counsel – Transactions provides strategic, practical, and solutions-oriented legal advice to leadership and other University clients on complex commercial and operational matters. This position serves as a trusted legal advisor on complex transactional, operational, regulatory, and emerging legal issues, with primary responsibility for commercial transactions and procurement matters. The Associate General Counsel-Transactions collaborates closely with colleagues across the Office of General Counsel and with stakeholders throughout the University to support Penn State's educational, research, and public service missions.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Ability to become licensed or otherwise authorized to practice in Pennsylvania
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience
- Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Strong analytical, judgment, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience advising higher education institutions, academic medical centers, research institutions, or other large complex organizations
- Experience with procurement, technology transactions, affiliation agreements, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
- Familiarity with privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and innovation initiatives
- Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Lead legal support for sophisticated commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of agreements typical for large, R1 institutions, including complex contractual relationships with nationally recognized organizations in the areas of athletics, retail services, healthcare, technology, and research as well as on entrepreneurial and innovation initiatives.
- Serve as primary legal counsel to the procurement and purchasing functions, advising on procurement policies, contracting processes, competitive sourcing, vendor relationships, and complex agreements.
- Lead legal support for institutional affiliation agreements, with academic institutions, healthcare providers, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and private sector partners.
- Provide practical guidance on risk, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide timely, practical legal advice that advances University objectives while managing legal and reputational risk.
- Coordinate with outside counsel when appropriate.
- Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across the Office of General Counsel on matters involving overlapping legal disciplines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
