General Counsel

General Counsel

Department LEGAL

Position Category Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Assistant General Counsel shall assist in providing general legal services to senior administrators, faculty, and staff. Primary responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing contracts, corporate documents, and policy manuals; conducting legal research; and providing legal counsel on an array of areas including academic and student affairs, sponsored research, international programs, governance, policies, human resources, purchasing, real estate, construction, intellectual property, and litigation matters.

Required Qualifications

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school 1+ year of experience (3+ years preferred) Licensed to practice in Tennessee (preferred), Virginia, Kentucky, or Florida

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Campus Harrogate

Job Duty

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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;

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review and/or draft contracts;

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draft pleadings/motions and produce documents in response to administrative agency actions and litigation;

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assist in monitoring litigation handled by outside counsel;

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draft and review policies as necessary to maintain compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws;

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perform such duties as may be necessary in carrying out the policies established by the Board of Trustees;

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provide counsel and advice to Senior Administrators, faculty, and staff;

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assist the General Counsel with general office management duties;

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compile reports relative to office productivity;

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assist with compliance efforts and deliver trainings relative to all applicable laws and regulations;

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serve as a member of various committees as assigned by the General Counsel;

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perform any other duties as assigned.