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Eastern Michigan University Assistant General Counsel in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Title: Assistant General Counsel Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional Pay Grade: AP 8 Division: Legal Affairs Department: Legal Affairs Campus Location: Main Campus General Summary Assist General Counsel in administering and coordinating the delivery of legal services for the University. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assist General Counsel in administering institutional legal affairs across the university campus. Assist general counsel and associate general counsel in reviewing, drafting, and approving university contracts and institutional policies and procedures. Negotiate, finalize, and organize affiliation agreements on behalf of the University in concert with relevant university academic divisions. Act as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator for the University, including the evaluation of requests, communication with requestors and any relevant University personnel; and timely review, compilation, and production of University responses. Prepare University responses to document subpoenas and other administrative requests. Provide legal counseling and assistance to various University departments in all aspects of business and higher education law. Conduct thorough legal research and write cogent legal opinions as assigned. Represent the University in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings on the University's behalf as assigned. Perform related departmental duties as required and/or assigned by the General Counsel. Minimum Qualifications: A law degree and admission to the Michigan Bar is required.

A minimum of three years of experience in active legal practice is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in litigation, contract negotiation, and business-related matters is preferred.

Previous higher education experience is desirable. Appointment Percentage: 100%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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