Associate General Counsel - Office of the General Counsel Azusa, CA
Company: Azusa Pacific University
Location: Azusa
Posted on: September 18, 2024
Job Description:
Associate General Counsel - Office of the General CounselID:
S1377Full-Time/RegularAPU is seeking employees who desire to engage
in our thriving culture by cultivating community through
professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong
learning, and modeling Christ-like character. This position is
responsible for assisting the General Counsel & University
Integrity Officer in providing a high level of professional legal
service to the University by representing the Administration in a
broad range of legal matters. These potentially span the spectrum
of counseling and advocacy matters to guide the University in
matters of compliance and in developing and implementing policies
that are calculated to advance APU's gospel mission in the world,
while serving as a ministry of care to our APU communities. This
individual needs to be able to seamlessly integrate mission and
faith elements into all work that is performed in support of the
leadership of the University, in conformity with our Statement of
Faith.Required Education
- A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.Required
Experience
- 7-10 years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
employment law, litigation management, higher education law,
nonprofit/religious corporation governance, commercial transactions
and contract review.
- Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of
California.
- Specialized experience in labor and employment litigation
defense, through all phases at the trial-court level.Primary
Duties/Essential Functions
- Support the General Counsel and University Integrity Officer as
required over all areas to provide advice that enables the
University to conduct business in compliance with applicable laws
and regulations.
- Provides advice to key leaders and administrators on legal
matters affecting the University.
- Personally handles employment disputes and litigation,
including prelitigation dispute resolution, court appearances,
pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and managing outside counsel
as approved.
- Provides day-to-day support for the University's Human
Resources function, including operations support and advice to
enable the University to conduct business in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
- Supervises outside counsel and others representing the
University in general litigation or claims as directed.
- Under the guidance of the General Counsel, works to develop a
continuously growing breadth and depth of experience in all areas
of practice within the Office of General Counsel, including matters
involving the Board of Trustees, to increase the flexibility and
agility of the APU legal team in responding to the dynamic needs
and challenges of the University.
- Designs and delivers appropriate compliance training/education
to all areas of University community.
- Regular, punctual attendance on the Azusa campus as required,
based on department needs.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the General
Counsel.Skills
- This position requires excellent oral and written
communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills.
- Strong legal research abilities.
- Analytical, advocacy and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collegially in a diverse and complex
environment.
- This position is intended to be able to interact, on a
developing basis, with all levels of faculty, staff, and senior
administration - and with the Board of Trustees as the General
Counsel and President deem necessary and appropriate.Mental
Demands
- Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal
form, in a friendly, patient, and professional manner.
- Manage several projects simultaneously while making sound
decisions.
- Work well with deadline pressures and distractions.
- High initiative with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality and
discretion.
- Logical problem-solving ability with focus attuned to client's
needs and goals.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances.Physical
Demands
- Continuous sitting four-six hours/day.
- Repetitive wrist, finger motions related to computer
usage.
- Hearing, talking on the telephone.
- Able to reach, grasp, bend, pull, lift up to twenty
pounds.
- May require walking and/or driving to various locations.Visual
DemandsPleasant office setting, comfortable
temperature.Technologies
- Proficiency in legal research platforms (Lexis Nexis and
Westlaw) and Microsoft programs, including Word and Excel.
- Working knowledge of Google Docs and the Google operating
environment.CompensationGrade 25: $148,670 to $170,961 is the
annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific
University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual
compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and
internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a
competitive benefits package.Azusa Pacific University is a
Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks
faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively
with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our
rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.Azusa Pacific
University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position
will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa
Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a
veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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