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Associate University Counsel

Full time Legal Affairs

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Associate University Counsel

Posting Number: A00790
Campus:
Department: 5003-Legal Affairs/General Counsel

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $115,000.00
Maximum $130,000.00

Job Summary

Under the direction of the General Counsel, this entry level position is responsible for providing counsel and support to the University on a broad spectrum of issues to help fulfill the University’s mission and meet all legal and higher education compliance obligations. Subject matter areas include student affairs, faculty affairs, labor and employment, policy development, Title IX, Clery, intellectual property, research, and others. This position is also responsible for facilitating the review, negotiation, and approval process of contracts, including reviewing, modifying, approving and routing agreements for execution on behalf of the University. This job posting is for two vacancies and the University may use the applicant pool to fill one or both positions on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled at any time during the recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure consideration.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individual must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities, and be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using a combination of skills and abilities.

1. Demonstrate ability to develop institutional policies and procedures.
2. Strong legal research, writing and analysis skills.
3. Ability to advise clients on time-sensitive issues, which may include complex dynamics.
4. Advanced knowledge of contracting principles, including developing/drafting of contracts, negotiations, contract interpretation, research skills and conducting a contract risk assessment.
5. Advanced written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to clearly and effectively provide information, which is logically and grammatically correct, to internal and external audiences in a timely manner.
6. Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and/or legally privileged information.
7. Consistently exhibits a professional and positive attitude, demeanor and ability to establish and maintain cooperative and mutually supporting working relationships across the Colleges/Departments.
8. High level of computer and web research proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications, database applications, etc.
9. Strong organization, planning, analytical and problem resolution abilities.
10. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; prioritize and consistently complete tasks while working under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
11. Ability to consistently and reliably respond to voicemails, emails and other correspondences in a timely fashion.
12. Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to privacy.
13. Understand and manage risk and compliance issues in a complex environment.
14. Committed to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.


Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree, J.D. degree

Experience: One to three years’ experience in higher education, contract drafting/negotiation, and/or making complex administrative decisions, interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures; or a combination thereof.

Licenses: Active California State Bar membership (Applicants who are not members of The California State Bar but who are eligible to take the California State Bar examination or are in their final year of law school will be considered eligible for interviews, but will not be considered for hiring until they are admitted to The State Bar.).


Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in health-care/managed-care setting and with related contracts preferred.


Posting Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date:

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/32155






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About Western University of Health Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.

For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.


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