Associate General Counsel for Research,

Overview

The Office of University Counsel (OUC) is responsible for managing the legal affairs of the university, including advising the schools and divisions on a variety of legal issues. OUC coordinates the delivery of all legal services for Tufts University. OUC provides advice and support to Tufts' administrative and academic personnel on a broad range of matters, including employee relations, immigration, student affairs, real estate transactions, contracts, intellectual property matters, research, health care, litigation and other disputes, policy development and other compliance related issues, among many other legal areas impacting the University. OUC also coordinates the selection and supervision of outside law firms.

What You'll Do

All applicants must submit acover letteralong with their resume. The cover letter should highlight the applicant's interest in working for Tufts University and include their experience working in fast-paced legal environments including a description of the applicant's work and professional ethics in advising busy clients on research, healthcare, litigation/dispute resolution, or other matters.

The Associate General Counsel will report to and work closely with the Deputy General Counsel for Labor, Employment and Dispute Resolution in the Office of University Counsel (OUC) to support the University's diverse legal needs as may be required, with an emphasis on research, health care, and will support on a wide range of disputes in a variety of settings throughout the university.

Legal Advising:
Provide legal guidance to various university clients.
Stay abreast of legal and compliance issues that affect higher education and prepare memoranda and/or other client facing documents and/or advice with relevant updates
Collaborate closely with colleagues in the OUC and compliance offices.
Build relationship of trust with university leadership and other constituencies relying on deep listening skills, client care principles (e.g., timely responses, updates and follow-up as appropriate) and adherence to applicable rules of professional responsibility, including model rule 2.1.
Communicate legal advice clearly to a variety of clients and constituents (both orally and in writing)
Litigation Management:
Provide litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute support in the areas of research, health care and other university related matters.
Collaborate with University Counsel on responding to discovery requests, monitoring litigation and assist attorneys in overseeing outside counsel.
Prepare memoranda on legal issues involved in litigation and/or other disputes. Advise on new issues that may pose liability to Tufts.
Legal Research and Writing:
Perform legal and factual research on a variety of issues.
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An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer. Equal Opportunity Employer minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.