Associate General Counsel

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Associate General Counsel

Job Profile Title

Associate General Counsel

Job Description Summary

Provide legal support for the university and health systems as it relates to tax and benefits, development activities, commercial agreements as well as other transactional activities. Advise on a wide range of legal issues impacting tax and benefits, development activities, regulatory issues and administrative policies. The attorney also will be responsible for negotiation and documentation of such transactions, due diligence activities, and preparation of governing body resolutions. Provide general legal advice to senior management, staff and employees as it relates to areas of tax and benefits, and development to reduce exposure to legal risks and to promote compliance with legal requirements.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal support senior management, staff and employees on all legal affairs related to tax and benefits, development activities and related transactional activities to the University and Health System.
• Guides strategy relating to tax planning, employee benefits program and development activities. Maintains knowledge of regulatory concerns related to tax, the employee benefits program, development, and administrative policies.
• Negotiate, review and draft agreements and other documentation for such transactions, perform due diligence activities and prepare governing body resolutions.
• Manage and oversee the work of outside attorneys dealing with transactional activities and related issues.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Doctor of Law and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.