Assistant General Counsel

Department:

Legal Affairs

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel functions as a junior generalist, providing legal advice and support in a variety of subject areas routinely handled by the office. The position will support many units within the University, with the opportunity to develop expertise in specific areas of interest over time. The Assistant General Counsel will cross-train to support the activities of the General Counsel and/or other more senior attorneys in the office.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $172,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize legal expertise in advising campus partners on a wide array of business, transactional, litigation, compliance, employment, and research-related matters.
• Work closely with the senior attorneys and legal operations team in OGC – as well as University administrators, faculty, and staff – and interact with outside counsel, other governmental offices, and University-affiliated organizations.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with campus partners and the Office of the Attorney General staff attorneys to support strong connections with OGC.
• Assist in developing and providing training and educational programs for administrators, faculty, staff, and other colleagues, as appropriate and as requested.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and eligibility for admission to the Maryland Bar.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A minimum of three (3) years of general legal experience, preferably with experience in providing legal advice to institutions of higher education or comparable entities, whether as in-house or outside counsel.

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: March 21, 2025 Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary:

Salary: $172,000 - $194,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-time Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt  Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and