University Counsel

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Grand Canyon University is seeking a University Counsel to provide legal advice on a wide array of business, regulatory, and litigation issues. Assists the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel with legal and regulatory issues, provides legal advice on a wide array of business issues to Senior Leadership, Administrative Officers, Academic Deans, Faculty, and Staff, on legal matters involving or affecting the University and its divisions. Compliance Obligation: All GCU employees are responsible for knowing and complying with the applicable constitution, bylaws, laws, policies, rules, regulations, and/or enforcement structures of and governing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and of the Western Athletic Conference, especially if this role is in frequent interaction with student athletes. What you will do: Provide legal services to meet the strategic objectives of GCU while actively managing legal issues to minimize risk to GCU, including through regular contact with outside counsel. Assist with a multitude of legal issues impacting GCU, including drafting and review of various legal documents, regulatory compliance, licensing and accreditation, nonprofit compliance, corporate governance, litigation and risk management matters. Assist with the timely review and resolution of inquiries, claims, and complaints, including those ranging from complaints received from students to requests for information from accreditors and government regulators. Ensure that compliance procedures, legal policies and documentation are in place to support GCU from legal, financial, and regulatory perspectives. What you will need: Juris Doctor or LL.B. from an accredited institution with an excellent academic record. Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona, Bar admission and in good standing. Minimum 5 years’ in-house legal experience including substantial experience working in contracts, litigation management, employment law, and governance. Provide a positive example to students by supporting the GCU’s Mission Statement, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statements. Bonus: Prior experience in a highly regulated industry such as post-secondary education. Why work at GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or LL.B. from an accredited institution with an excellent academic record.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona, Bar admission and in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years’ in-house legal experience including substantial experience working in contracts, litigation management, employment law, and governance.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the GCU’s Mission Statement, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a highly regulated industry such as post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to meet the strategic objectives of GCU while actively managing legal issues to minimize risk to GCU, including through regular contact with outside counsel.
• Assist with a multitude of legal issues impacting GCU, including drafting and review of various legal documents, regulatory compliance, licensing and accreditation, nonprofit compliance, corporate governance, litigation and risk management matters.
• Assist with the timely review and resolution of inquiries, claims, and complaints, including those ranging from complaints received from students to requests for information from accreditors and government regulators.
• Ensure that compliance procedures, legal policies and documentation are in place to support GCU from legal, financial, and regulatory perspectives.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms on campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree