Senior Associate General Counsel

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 163,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel to provide legal advice and strategic support to the Department of Public Safety and the Student Conduct Office, handling civil rights, criminal and public safety matters, and crisis response.

The role coordinates with the Clery Act program, serves as a liaison to senior leaders and law enforcement, and guides university policy development and timely compliance across campus operations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Ohio bar eligibility within one year or less.
• Minimum eight (8) years of legal practice with public safety or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategic support to the Department of Public Safety and the Student Conduct Office.
• Advise on civil rights, criminal and public safety matters, and crisis incident response.
• Serve as liaison for Clery Act compliance and policy development across university units.

Skills

Legal experience

Public safety experience

Policy guidance

Education

J.D. degree

Ohio bar eligibility

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate General Counsel

Department: Legal Affairs | Administration

The Office of Legal Affairs, under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, provides legal representation and advice to the university and all of its constituent parts, including the Board of Trustees, the President, Provost, faculty and academic departments, Business and Finance, Administration and Planning, and the Wexner Medical Center among many others.

As one of the largest universities in the nation, Ohio State is a multifaceted institution, with a sophisticated and leading-edge legal practice that touches nearly every area of law, including litigation, labor and employment, public contracting, real estate and construction, intellectual property, research and technology transfer, business transactions, taxation and benefits, administrative law, health care law, public safety and criminal law matters, federal and state constitutional and public law issues, and more.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel, the Senior Associate General Counsel will serve a critical role in providing legal advice and strategic support for the Department of Public Safety and the Student Conduct Office. They provide legal advice on significant matters related to the work and operations of these offices, including but not limited to civil rights matters, criminal and public safety issues, student discipline, significant investigations, and crisis incident response.

The Senior Associate General Counsel will also provide legal advice and guidance to the university’s Clery Act Coordinator and university units on Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act compliance. The Senior Associate General Counsel serves as the legal liaison to senior leaders on these matters and advises on related significant policy development and policy application, as well as significant legislative and regulatory developments.

This individual serves as main legal contact for university stakeholders in order to facilitate adherence to legal obligations and internal policies; serves as a key legal advisor and liaison among internal business units and concessionaires to negotiate and implement the university's policy development in multiple areas including public safety and student conduct.

The Senior Associate General Counsel advises university leadership on legal obligations and university policy in support of university-wide emergencies and crisis-management situations and is responsible for identifying and addressing issues, building consensus, and achieving resolution that is beneficial to the university for complex legal matters pertaining to the university safety.

The Senior Associate General Counsel will serve as a legal liaison within the Office of Legal Affairs to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies on a wide variety of matters, including subpoenas, investigations and search warrants. The Senior Associate General Counsel will also participate on and/or lead special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel.

The individual in this position must have approval of the Ohio Attorney General's office prior to appointment.

Required Qualifications

J.D. The successful candidate must have graduated from an accredited law school and be a member of the Ohio bar or eligible to practice law in the State of Ohio within one year or less. A minimum of eight (8) years of legal practice is required. Significant previous legal experience with public safety and/or law enforcement is required.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience with public entities (in particular public universities), public law issues (such as public records law and ethics laws), student disciplinary matters and/or white-collar criminal matters is desired.

All University attorneys are expected to work at the highest professional level with integrity, excellent judgment, attention to detail, and discretion, and to demonstrate the highest personal and leadership characteristics of teamwork, inclusiveness, calmness, and adaptability to a broad range of issues, people, and situations.

Additional Information

Function: Legal and Compliance Sub-function: Legal Counsel Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized Career Level: S5 - Master

The Target Hiring Range for this position is $163,300 to $213,450 per year. Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Location: Gateway C (0863) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

Additional Note

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.