Associate General Counsel

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI, seeks an Associate General Counsel to assist the General Counsel in delivering legal services to the University. This in-person role is based on EMU's Main Campus.

Responsibilities include representing the University on labor and employment matters, negotiating and reviewing contracts, and advising on higher education law. A law degree and Michigan Bar admission are required, with strong experience in labor and employment law preferred.

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to Michigan Bar required.
• Experience in labor and employment law required (8+ years).
• Previous experience in litigation, contract negotiation or business-related matters preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Counsel in administering all institutional legal affairs.
• Act as primary University legal contact for labor and employment issues, including administrative complaints, grievances, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Act as primary legal counsel for EMU management on collective bargaining agreements.
• Review, draft, and approve University contracts and institutional policies.
• Provide legal counseling to various University departments in business and higher education law.
• Assist General Counsel in coordinating legal services with outside counsel.
• Represent the University in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings on its behalf.
• Perform related duties as required by the General Counsel.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Litigation

Contract negotiation

Business matters

Higher education experience

Education

Law degree & Michigan Bar

Job description

Title: Associate General Counsel

Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional

Pay Grade: AP 11

Division: Legal Affairs

Subdivision:Legal Affairs

Department: Legal Affairs/General Counsel

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 all institutional legal affairs.
• Act as primary University legal contact and representation for labor and employment issues, including administrative complaints, grievances, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Act as primary legal counsel for EMU management on collective bargaining agreements.
• Review, draft, and approve University contracts and institutional policies.
• Provide legal counseling and assistance to various University departments in all aspects of business and higher education law.
• Assist General Counsel in coordinating the delivery of legal services to the University by outside legal counsel.
• Represent the University in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings on the University's behalf, including labor and employment matters and other matters 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 eight years of experience in active legal practice, with a focus on labor and employment law, is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in litigation, contract negotiation, and business-related matters is preferred.
• Previous higher education experience is preferred.

Special Instructions:

This position is fully in-person on EMU's main campus.

Appointment Percentage:

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.