Assistant General Counsel-Exec Mgt

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Assistant General Counsel and Health Information Privacy Officer. This individual will provide legal advice across various areas including health law, manage outside counsel, and support the University's health care operations. Candidates must possess a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and at least 6 years of relevant experience. This remote-friendly position offers an opportunity to work in a top research university.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Remote-friendly position

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school required.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan within 6 months.
• At least 6 years of relevant health law work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on medical colleges, student clinics, and clinical center.
• Supervise outside counsel and manage the University's health care portfolio.
• Function as a generalist providing services in various legal areas.

Skills

Health law

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Contracting expertise

Risk management

Education

Doctorate - Law

Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Position Summary

The University seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel and Health Information Privacy Officer who will provide legal advice related to medical colleges, student clinic, and clinical center, including supervision of outside counsel. The successful candidate will be responsible for the University's health care portfolio. The person will also function as a generalist, providing advice and services in a variety of subject areas handled by OGC. Substantial knowledge and experience in a minimum of three practice areas relevant to higher education is preferred, such as labor and employment, civil rights, Title IX, FERPA, student life, state and federal constitutional law, contracts and procurement, business transactions, risk management and insurance, subpoena and discovery practice, policy development, and public records.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Law

Minimum Requirements

• The required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to or eligibility for admission to the State Bar of Michigan within 6 months of the position start date;
• at least 6 years of relevant work experience practicing health law.

Desired Qualifications

• Proactive and collaborative;
• Strong academic background;
• Excellent writing ability and advocacy skills;
• Expertise/experience with contracting, physician practice operations, health care regulations, third-party payors;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work on, and advance multiple concurrent projects and issues;
• Ability to address and advise diverse groups of University constituents;
• Familiarity with college/university operations is a plus;
• Progressively more responsible work experience.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume addressed to Brian Quinn, Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, by applying to Posting 1056457 at https://careers.msu.edu by July 31, 2025. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool has not been identified by the deadline. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

WWW.OGC.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

The Office of the General Counsel represents the University with respect to all litigation and supervises all outside legal services provided to the University to assure they meet the highest standards. Our services include advice and counsel on all matters that have legal significance for the University, including contract review, advice regarding state and federal laws, legal workshops, and educational programs.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.