Deputy General Counsel

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100013 Office VP & University Counsel

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 121

Compensation Range:

$205,245.00 - $328,392.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Serves as a trusted advisor to the senior leader and oversees a team of highly skilled attorneys, professionals, and support staff to address the entire range of legal issues impacting the University. Provides, supervises, and directs legal advice and services to University administration, including senior executive leaders and department chairs, as well as faculty and staff on a wide variety of issues and projects, primarily those affecting schools and divisions outside of the Medical Center.

Responsibilities Major, Lindsey & Africa, a national executive recruiting firm, has been retained to support the search committee. Confidential inquiries via interested candidates should submit a resume in Microsoft Word format addressed to the following: Deborah Thompson - dthompson@mlaglobal.com, Lee Udelsman - ludelsman@mlaglobal.com, Cara Bain - cabain@mlaglobal.com, and Jared Pritchard - jpritchard@mlaglobal.com. GENERAL PURPOSE: Serves as a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel and oversees a team of highly skilled attorneys, professionals, and support staff to address the entire range of legal issues impacting the University. Provides, supervises, and directs legal advice and services to University administration, including senior executive leaders and department chairs, as well as faculty and staff on a wide variety of issues and projects, primarily those affecting schools and divisions outside of the Medical Center. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides, supervises, and directs legal services in connection with legal matters involving the University and its departmental leadership, faculty, and staff including, but not limited to, contract review, drafting, analysis, and negotiation. - Manages, mentors, supervises, recruits, and inspires Office of Counsel staff in the delivery of legal services, including providing input on project allocation and performance assessment. Manages needs of assigned staff including, but not limited to: advising on hiring decisions, identifying and providing training, engaging in ongoing direct supervision, addressing personnel issues and actions, and conducting performance reviews. - Serves as a strategic thought partner to General Counsel and University leadership and acts on behalf of the General Counsel in that leader's absence. - Arranges for and manages the expert, efficient, and effective delivery of outside legal services for legal matters when necessary, and manages related costs, particularly with regard to litigation and government investigations and in connection with transactions, audits, and University trademarks. - Represents the University before various local, state, and federal agencies, including the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Communicates, and negotiates with attorneys representing potential litigants and complainants having disputes with the University. - Supports the General Counsel in pursuing execution of the University's strategic plan, including the commitment to diversity as an institutional value, with the delivery of relevant, expert legal services. Advises and occasionally serves on ad hoc and standing committees. Drafts, reviews, and recommends revisions to University policies., - Works closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the Office of Counsel, as well as faculty, staff, and University leadership in creating and delivering reports for the Office of Counsel; maintains and improves personal legal expertise by following developments and participating in continuing legal education regarding law affecting the University operations, and provides train