Apply now Job No: 502281
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: General Counsel - 600000
Pay Grade: C - Exempt
Advertised: October 16, 2024
Applications close: November 04, 2024

Position Summary: The Office of Legal Affairs at the University of Dayton seeks to hire a junior to mid-level Assistant General Counsel or Associate General Counsel (depending on years of experience). This position will report to the Deputy General Counsel (with regular interactions with the General Counsel) and will serve as point person for University employment-related matters (including being a point person for employment-sponsored immigration); handle litigation matters from time to time; review contracts; and assist with or serve as lead on other legal issues faced by the University, as needs arise. The position is expected to collaborate regularly with others on the Legal Affairs team and across the University, as projects and needs arise. The successful candidate is expected to be highly organized, excellent at problem solving, and a team player.

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Active license in good standing to practice law in Ohio or ability to gain admission to Ohio bar within one year
At least 2 years of experience practicing law (for Assistant GC position) or 8 years of such experience (for Associate GC position), with increasing responsibility and interaction directly with clients
Experience with employment law issues
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Effective verbal communication skills
Experience with litigation
High degree of comfort and experience with newer technologies and tools (e.g., cloud-based applications, document storage, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience practicing law in Ohio
Experience with employment-based immigration pathways
Experience with administrative proceedings
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Experience working strategically and collaboratively with clients (i.e., working through legal issues in a proactive or creative way to meet organization’s business or missional needs)
Experience drafting and reviewing contracts
Ability to learn new areas of law quickly
Ability to handle multiple matters at once
Ability to handle matters independently and proactively and be a “self-starter”
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Ability to be supportive of the University’s Catholic, Marianist mission
Familiarity with legal issues facing colleges and universities

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement: Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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