Strategic University Counsel & Campus Legal Advisor

CSU Careers; California; Hybrid; USD 229,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, in Long Beach, seeks an experienced University Counsel to serve as principal lawyer for assigned campuses and systemwide matters.

The role requires CA Bar admission, a California ABA-accredited law degree, at least five years of practice, and strong communication skills. Travel statewide is expected; hybrid work arrangement with two telecommute days and three on-site days at headquarters.

Qualifications

• Admission to the California State Bar; graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of practice.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective strategies for handling complex University legal issues.
• Statewide travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with clients, supervisors, and colleagues in the Office of General Counsel.
• Provide full-spectrum legal advice to one or more assigned campuses. Work with litigation counsel to determine the overall trial and settlement strategy for litigated cases impacting the counsel's assigned campuses.
• Provide timely updates to the General Counsel on all significant matters.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in specialized subject areas to serve as an office resource.
• Provide and coordinate legal services to assigned campuses and give advice, coordinate with others with expertise, handle administrative hearing and manage litigation. The University Counsel is expected to develop and maintain good communication with their campus Presidents and other key administrators and a good understanding of the politics and priorities unique to their campuses.
• The University Counsel will be assigned to an office practice team and will assume responsibility for assignments within that team function. May also be assigned responsibility to develop expertise in substantive legal areas.
• Expected to contribute to the mission of the office and will from time to time be asked to assume responsibilities outside of their principal functions.

Skills

CA Bar admission

Verbal and written communication

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, in Long Beach, seeks an experienced University Counsel to serve as principal lawyer for assigned campuses and systemwide matters.

The role requires CA Bar admission, a California ABA-accredited law degree, at least five years of practice, and strong communication skills. Travel statewide is expected; hybrid work arrangement with two telecommute days and three on-site days at headquarters.