Senior Transactions Counsel — Remote, AI & Procurement

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Remote; USD 173,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Associate General Counsel – Transactions to provide strategic, practical legal advice on sophisticated commercial and operational matters. This role leads procurement-related matters and supports university missions across education, research, and public service.

Qualifications include a JD, U.S. bar admission (PA eligible), and 6+ years of relevant experience with complex agreements. The university supports flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; ability to become licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial agreements.
• Advise procurement and purchasing on policies, contracting processes, and vendor relationships.
• Provide legal support for institutional affiliation agreements with diverse partners.
• Offer guidance on risk, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

PA Bar Admission

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Associate General Counsel – Transactions to provide strategic, practical legal advice on sophisticated commercial and operational matters. This role leads procurement-related matters and supports university missions across education, research, and public service.

Qualifications include a JD, U.S. bar admission (PA eligible), and 6+ years of relevant experience with complex agreements. The university supports flexible work arrangements.