What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate General Counsel position at chapman?
Overview: Chapman University (the “University”) seeks an attorney to be an integral member of the Legal Affairs team, supporting the Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel (“General Counsel”) and the entire institution. The SAGC primarily will be expected to manage and support all aspects of employment matters on behalf of the University. Additional areas will include supporting faculty and student affairs, assisting with business matters, and providing advice and counsel to campus clients on other matters as they arise. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and will collaborate closely with three additional team members, two attorneys and a paralegal, in the Office of Legal Affairs (“OLA”), on-campus, daily. Chapman University: Founded in 1861, Chapman University is a fast-growing, goal-oriented, well-resourced, private research institution with 11 colleges and a total enrollment of over 10,000 students. The University has earned R2 status in recognition of its high research activity. The University’s mission is to provide students with a personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical, and productive lives as global citizens. Consistently ranked among the top universities in the West, Chapman University programs encourage innovation, creativity, and collaboration. This role would be engaged with and supported by a highly motivated, competent, and collaborative leadership team across the University, and would be expected to collaborate in a like manner. Experience: The successful candidate will have at least 7-12 years’ experience as an attorney practicing in the area of higher education law, with strong experience and skills in California employment law including advising on concerns, complaints, and investigations involving employees. In-depth knowledge of institutional structures, policies, regulations, and procedures impacting institutes of higher education is required. Additional experience reviewing and revising contracts, clinical affiliation agreements, licenses, gift agreements, grant and other academics-related agreements, and other transactional documents is desirable. Location: This is an in-office role located at Chapman University’s beautiful campus in Orange, California.
