Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This individual will be responsible for transactional and corporate legal work in a variety of critical areas, including real estate, advancement, finance, taxation, employee benefits and vendor agreements. The attorney in this position will have the knowledge and experience to work independently, with appropriate levels of support and supervision as they learn about university practices and initiatives. This role reports to the Vice Chancellor & General Counsel, and will work particularly closely with Assistant Vice Chancellors and Associate General Counsel who practice in similar substantive areas.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide contract and other corporate advice and representation to university leaders in the central administrative units and each of the eight schools. Duties include client counseling, negotiation, and drafting of agreements in a variety of substantive areas, including real estate, advancement, finance and taxation, employee benefits and vendor agreements.

• Real estate responsibilities include management of off campus leases for physician practices, leases with university tenants, and purchase and sale agreements.

• Works closely with teams in Financial Services, Advancement, and the School of Medicine's Division of Finance and Administration.

• Works collaboratively with other members of the Office of Vice Chancellor & General Counsel as helpful or necessary to ensure the delivery of prompt and informed legal services.

• It is specifically contemplated that this attorney will, over time, have the opportunity to develop other areas of expertise in the area of higher education.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Missouri Bar Association - Missouri Bar Association

Work Experience:

Progressively Responsible Law Practice (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible law practice, including two years of responsible experience in one or more of the following legal areas: real estate, finance, taxation (particularly in the context of a nonprofit entity), employee benefits and procurement contracting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate, timely, thorough and well-reasoned legal advice to senior administrators and members of the university’s executive leadership team.
• Familiarity with university setting.
• Responsible experience in one or more of the following legal areas: real estate, finance, taxation (particularly in the context of a nonprofit entity), employee benefits and procurement contracting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Employee Benefit Plans, Finance Laws, Internal Client Relationships, Nonprofit Taxation, Oral Communications, Real Estate Law, Sound Judgment, Strategic Thinking, Tax Law, Vendor Contracts, Written Communication

Grade

G00

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job gr