Title: Assistant General Counsel

Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional

Pay Grade: AP 8

Division: Legal Affairs

Department: Legal Affairs

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Assist General Counsel in administering and coordinating the delivery of legal services for the University.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist General Counsel in administering institutional legal affairs across the university campus.
• Assist general counsel and associate general counsel in reviewing, drafting, and approving university contracts and institutional policies and procedures.
• Negotiate, finalize, and organize affiliation agreements on behalf of the University in concert with relevant university academic divisions.
• Act as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator for the University, including the evaluation of requests, communication with requestors and any relevant University personnel; and timely review, compilation, and production of University responses.
• Prepare University responses to document subpoenas and other administrative requests.
• Provide legal counseling and assistance to various University departments in all aspects of business and higher education law.
• Conduct thorough legal research and write cogent legal opinions as assigned.
• Represent the University in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings on the University’s behalf as assigned.
• Perform related departmental duties as required and/or assigned by the General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications:

A law degree and admission to the Michigan Bar is required.

A minimum of three years of experience in active legal practice is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in litigation, contract negotiation, and business-related matters is preferred.

Previous higher education experience is desirable.

Appointment Percentage:

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