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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department</b></h2>
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<p>GENERAL COUNSEL (UA-UCOU-IUINA)</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Department Information</b></h2>
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<p>The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OVPGC) serves as legal counsel for the University. We advise the Trustees and University Administration on all legal issues and serve as the point of contact on all legal matters involving the University.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job Summary</b></h2>
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<p>The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OVPGC) is seeking a Associate General Counsel to assist with School of Medicine matters.</p>
<p> General Responsibilities</p>
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<li> Interprets and ensures university compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.</li>
<li> Supervises, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the work of outside law firms hired to represent the interests of the university in litigation.</li>
<li> Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and approves complex contracts, including but not limited to purchasing agreements, facility use agreements, leases, license agreements, employment contracts, collaboration agreements with high-profile partners, sponsored program agreements, construction contracts, and student internship agreements.</li>
<li> Advises departments and units on the development and revision of compliance programs to meet the requirements of new and evolving regulatory requirements.</li>
<li> Provides legal advice and counsel to university clients regarding specific legal practice area expertise.</li>
<li> Advises departments and units on the information policy. Advises security personnel and campus personnel to respond in accordance with state and federal laws to data breach incidents, provides appropriate notification to regulatory officials and affected individuals, and advises on steps to minimize the risk of future breaches.</li>
<li> Manages outside counsel with guidance from Vice President and General Counsel.</li>
<li> Advises on university committees and task forces on actions or policies under consideration; provides training and informational sessions on legal areas critical to the mission of the university.</li>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2>
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<p>EDUCATION</p>
<p><b> Required</b></p>
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<li> Juris Doctor degree.</li>
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<p> WORK EXPERIENCE</p>
<p><b> Required</b></p>
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<li> 5 years of legal experience.</li>
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<p><b> Preferred</b></p>
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<li> Legal experience in health care law and employment law.</li>
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<p> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES</p>
<p><b> Required</b></p>
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<li> Licensed to practice law in Indiana or eligible for admission to practice law in Indiana</li>
<li> Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.</li>
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<p> SKILLS</p>
<p><b> Required</b></p>
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<li> Strong verbal communication and listening skills.</li>
<li> Articulate and responsive to colleagues.</li>
<li> Effective conflict management skills.</li>
<li> Ability to represent the company with external constituents.</li>
<li> Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.</li>
<li> Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.</li>
<li> Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.</li>
<li> Excellent organizational skills.</li>
<li> Highly thorough and dependable.</li>
<li> Maintains a high degree of professionalism.</li>
<li> Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.</li>
<li> Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines.</li>
<li> Experience in a regulated environment.</li>
<li> Performs work independently with minimal supervision.</li>
<li> Demonstrated problem solving skills.</li>
<li> Ability to work independently without supervision, but recognize when the matter is out of area of expertise.</li>
<li> Mastery of at least one area of legal practice (employment, IP, international, First Amendment, construction law, litigation, faculty matters, student matters, research compliance, health care law, etc.).</li>
<li> Master at least one area of regulatory compliance.</li>
<li> Ability to draft, negotiate and approve contracts.</li>
<li> Ability to train University faculty and staff in at least one area of law.</li>
<li> Demonstrated skill in avoiding disputes or in positioning the University to resolve litigation quickly.</li>
<li> Ability to supervise, train and mentor Legal Fellows and Assistant General Counsel.</li>
<li> Demonstrated willingness to pitch-in when colleagues workloads are unmanageable.</li>
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<p>This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Work Location</b></h2>
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<p>Fairbanks Hall</p>
<p> Indianapolis, Indiana</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Advertised Salary</b></h2>
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<p>$140,000-$145,000 per year based on experience.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Benefits Overview</b></h2>
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<p>For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:</p>
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<li> Multiple plan options for medical insurance</li>
<li> Dental insurance</li>
<li> Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution</li>
<li> Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options</li>
<li> Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting</li>
<li> Additional supplemental retirement plan options</li>
<li> Tuition benefit for IU classes</li>
<li> 10 paid holidays per year</li>
<li> Generous Paid Time Off</li>
<li> Paid Parental Leave</li>
<li> Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
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<p> Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job Classification</b></h2>
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<p>Career Level: Advanced</p>
<p> FLSA: Exempt</p>
<p> Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection</p>
<p> Job Family: Legal Counsel</p>
<p> Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Posting Disclaimer</b></h2>
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<p>This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.</p>
<p> If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h2>
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<p>Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.</p>
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<p>The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Contact Us</b></h2>
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<p>Request Support<br> Telephone: 812-856-1234</p>
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