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<p>Required: The successful candidate must possess each of the following:</p>
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<li>A Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school</li>
<li>Admission to and good standing in the State Bar of Minnesota or eligibility for prompt admission</li>
<li>Highest level of integrity and professionalism</li>
<li>An ability to independently manage and prioritize work</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>A minimum of four years’ experience as a lawyer advising clients on business transactions</li>
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<p> Desirable: </p>
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<li>Experience in higher education, advising institutions of higher education, or as an in-house attorney</li>
<li>Knowledge and expertise in a broad array of practice areas including significant experience drafting and negotiating complex business agreements</li>
<li>Strong analytical and interpersonal skills and cross-cultural competencies</li>
<li>Having worked collegially and professionally in a diverse environment with peers, subordinates, and clients</li>
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<p> Associate or Senior Associate General Counsel</p>
<p> The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a skilled, client-focused and experienced lawyer with excellent academic credentials to advise and represent academic departments and business units in complex business transactions. The title under which the successful candidate will initially serve will depend on years of relevant experience. </p>
<p>The successful candidate must be able to prioritize multiple competing priorities and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Significant drafting and negotiation experience is a requirement, and experience working in an in-house environment will be strongly considered. The candidate will be expected to handle contracting matters and transactions from beginning to end with minimal supervision, participate in team-wide process improvement initiatives, and provide advice and guidance on complex legal matters to University leadership and departments.</p>
<p> The following are examples of matters on which the lawyer holding this position may be asked to provide advice:</p>
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<li>Complex commercial contracts and transactions </li>
<li>Regulatory compliance (employee benefits, privacy, higher education)</li>
<li>Higher Education program agreements (affiliation and internship agreements)</li>
<li>Agreements to purchase or sell goods or services, agreements governing large gifts, and</li>
<li>Development of internal University policies and practices</li>
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<p> The position is professional/administrative, 12-month, full-time, with health, dental, disability, retirement, tuition assistance (employee only) and other employer-provided benefits. This position will report to the General Counsel and the Director of the Transactions Group and will be resident in OGC’s Minneapolis office.</p>
<p> OGC comprises 18 attorneys and six paralegals. OGC attorneys provide advice in all but a few transactional law areas. In particular, OGC business attorneys advise on health care law, sponsored research regulations and agreements, technology transfer policies and agreements; regulatory compliance, intellectual property, public finance, investments and securities, governance, purchasing and sales of goods and services, international transactions and programs, and real estate leases, purchases and sales. For more information on the office, please visit its website at https://ogc.umn.edu/. </p>
<p>The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. The Office of the General Counsel endorses a flexible work arrangement and offers a hybrid work environment. OGC staff is required to work in person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. OGC employees will also be expected to work on site under certain circumstances determined by supervisors. OGC employees working remotely are expected to work in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area so they will be able to come into the office if needed.</p>
<p> Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.</p>
<p> Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.</p>
<p> To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).</p>
<p> The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.</p>
<p> The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu</p>
<p> Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.</p>
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<p> The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)</p>
<p> The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.</p>
<p> At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).</p>
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