Principal Litigation Counsel - Strategic Partner & Mentor

CALIFORNIA MINORITY COUNSEL Program; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Office of the President is seeking a Principal Counsel, Core Litigation to oversee outside counsel and manage a broad spectrum of litigation, including trials, appeals, and depositions. The role provides practical legal advice across campuses, medical centers, and executive offices, while helping develop risk mitigation strategies for UC’s operations.

The candidate will mentor less-experienced attorneys, participate in policy review, and ensure alignment with UC

Qualifications

• Oversee outside counsel and oversee a broad spectrum of litigation.
• Provide practical legal advice across UC campuses, medical centers and executive offices.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for UC operations.
• Mentor less-experienced attorneys.
• Participate in policy review and ensure alignment with UC objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outside counsel and handle trials, appeals, and depositions.
• Provide practical legal advice across campuses, medical centers and executive offices.
• Mentor less-experienced attorneys and participate in policy review.

Job description

University of California, Office of the President is seeking a Principal Counsel, Core Litigation to oversee outside counsel and manage a broad spectrum of litigation, including trials, appeals, and depositions. The role provides practical legal advice across campuses, medical centers, and executive offices, while helping develop risk mitigation strategies for UC’s operations.

The candidate will mentor less-experienced attorneys, participate in policy review, and ensure alignment with UC