Senior Associate General Counsel

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal representation and advice to The Ohio State University and its constituent parts. Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel, the Senior Associate General Counsel serves as legal counsel for immigration-related matters across the university. The work includes preparing and filing employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant worker petitions, J-1 waiver applications, and permanent labor certification (PERM) applications. The role counsels university units, including colleges, departments, and the Wexner Medical Center, on compliance with immigration and international law and regulation, and advises university administrators on immigration matters. The position serves as the Office of Legal Affairs' point of contact for matters arising with the Office of International Affairs and provides direct legal counsel to its leadership. It also assists with questions involving H-1B temporary workers and F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors; provides training on compliance and developments in immigration law; reviews and advises on agreements involving university collaborations with international institutions; and participates in and leads training seminars and workshops for the university community. The Senior Associate General Counsel may work with outside immigration counsel and manages special projects assigned by the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Member of the Ohio bar or eligible to practice law in Ohio within one year or less.
Approval of the Ohio Attorney General's Office prior to hire.
Eight years of experience practicing immigration law.

Nice To Haves

Experience in international law.
Experience in higher education law.
Membership in AILA.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file employment-based immigrant worker petitions, including EB-1a, EB-1b, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions.
Prepare and file employment-based nonimmigrant worker petitions, primarily O-1 filings and occasionally other types of filings.
Prepare and file J-1 waiver applications and permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
Counsel university units, including colleges, departments, and the Wexner Medical Center, on immigration and international law and regulatory compliance.
Advise university administrators on immigration matters and concerns.
Serve as the Office of Legal Affairs' point of contact for matters arising with the Office of International Affairs and provide direct legal counsel to its leadership.
Assist with questions related to H-1B temporary workers, F-1 students, and J-1 exchange visitors.
Provide training on compliance items and developments in immigration law.
Review and advise on agreements related to university collaborations with international institutions.
Participate in and lead training seminars and workshops for the university community.
Work with outside immigration counsel as needed.
Manage special projects assigned by the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel.