Associate University Counsel
| Company | University of Louisville |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Law degree (JD) from an accredited institution
- Admission in good standing to the Kentucky Bar or eligible for admission within six (6) months
- Six (6) years of experience as a practicing attorney
Responsibilities
- Act as the practice leader for the litigation and immigration practice groups
- Provide representation of the University in agency matters and/or administrative due process hearings
- Provide internal guidance and handling of University’s immigration matters, with a focus on employment visas
- Provide legal advice and counsel to administrators regarding a wide-range of issues impacting a metropolitan research institution of higher education
- Assist in providing training on compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws
- Assist on other legal matters, including employment, contracts, open records, risk management, and campus-wide policies and procedures
- Provide legal advice and counsel to Human Resources on a wide range of employment issues, including but not limited to, EEO, ADA, employee relations and Title IX matters
- Supervises assigned personnel within the Office of University Counsel
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a litigator and/or employment attorney or in the capacity of an in-house counsel managing litigation
- Experience with employment matters and contracts in the context of higher education, state government agencies, or other large non-profit institutions