Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel About the Company Highly regarded public university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1963 Employees1001-5000 Categories EducationAffordableHands-On ExperienceJob PlacementReal-World ExperienceSVSUSaginaw Valley StateSaginaw Valley State UniversityServicesTop DormsTrainingWe Cardinal Specialties higher education About the Role The Company is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel to join their legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal support functions, including but not limited to, contract administration, policy drafting, legal research and analysis, compliance, and investigations oversight. This role involves providing legal advice and support to various stakeholders, including University leadership, departments, and the Board of Control. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel will also be involved in managing litigation, ensuring compliance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, and staying abreast of legal developments in higher education. Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in Michigan or admissible in Michigan within six months of hire, and have a minimum of 5 years' of broad general legal practice or a minimum of 3 years' of legal practice with specific experience in a compliance-focused role or in a higher education institution. The role requires experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation, as well as the ability to communicate complex legal information effectively to non-lawyers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of legal and ethical integrity, the ability to work independently, and a history of building professional collaborative relationships. Preferred qualifications include experience in areas of law relevant to higher education, such as employment and labor law, civil rights law, and intellectual property. Hiring Manager TitleVice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel Functions Legal