Associate General Counsel

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

Tax-advantaged accounts

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel (AGC) to advise on various legal matters including contracts, governance, and regulatory compliance. The AGC will support the General Counsel and represent the University in legal proceedings.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor degree and has over 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a higher education setting. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including insurance coverage, retirement savings, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of progressive legal experience advising complex organizations.
• Experience relevant to higher education.
• Ability to obtain licensure in Ohio within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contracts, transactional work, and regulatory compliance.
• Support General Counsel in governance and strategic planning.
• Negotiate legal agreements and represent the University in legal matters.

Skills

Advising on contracts

Negotiating legal agreements

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Ohio

Job description

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday.

Associate General Counsel (AGC)

Responsibilities

• Advise University Leaders and other campus colleagues on a wide variety of matters, including but not limited to contracts and transactional work, construction, real estate, student matters, donor agreements, intellectual property, civil rights, academic matters, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert‑level support to the General Counsel in their support of the President and the Board of Trustees, including advising on governance matters, strategic planning, enterprise risk management, and board compliance.
• Review, consult on, and draft, as necessary, University policies, procedures, and constituent handbooks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of legal agreements and contracts, including affiliation agreements, employment contracts, contracts for the purchase of goods and services, real estate transactions, construction projects, technology agreements, athletics, and other legal documents supporting university operations.
• Represent the University in responses to investigations or inquiries from regulatory agencies such as OCR.
• Support or oversee litigation, working directly with outside counsel on complex cases, and representing the university in administrative or judicial forums.
• Serve on and lead University committees as assigned or approved by the General Counsel.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, professional affiliations and other means to remain informed of developments in legal matters affecting the University’s activities and operations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio, or the ability to obtain licensure in Ohio within 12 months of hire.
• More than 5 years of progressive legal experience, with responsibility advising complex organizations, including experience relevant to higher education.

Benefits (Full‑time positions only)

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University’s website. Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.