Senior Associate General Counsel, Higher Ed & Compliance

Saginaw Valley State University; Kochville Township (MI); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saginaw Valley State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel to support the Office of the General Counsel in contracts administration, policy drafting, legal research, and compliance oversight. The role provides legal advice to University leadership, departments, and the Board of Control, with involvement in litigation support and responses to court and agency requirements.

The successful candidate will have a JD, be licensed in Michigan or eligible within six months, and at

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and affiliation agreements.
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex information for non-lawyers.
• Professional integrity and ability to interact with executive leadership.

Aufgaben

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and affiliation agreements for the University.
• Advise departments on contractual rights, obligations, and risk.
• Research and interpret laws and regulations relevant to University programs.
• Monitor legislation and regulatory changes affecting University operations.
• Support litigation and agency proceedings, prepare legal materials, and respond to requests.
• Respond to Michigan FOIA requests and assist record retention policies.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Policy drafting

Executive communication

Independent judgment

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

Saginaw Valley State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel to support the Office of the General Counsel in contracts administration, policy drafting, legal research, and compliance oversight. The role provides legal advice to University leadership, departments, and the Board of Control, with involvement in litigation support and responses to court and agency requirements.

The successful candidate will have a JD, be licensed in Michigan or eligible within six months, and at