Job No: 496964 Position Type: full-time Location: Lewisburg, PA Categories: General Counsel
Bucknell University seeks applications for an Assistant General Counsel to work primarily as a transactional attorney in the areas of business, finance, real estate, procurement, entrepreneurship, and contracts. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience analyzing complex issues and offering appropriate legal guidance; exercising excellent judgment; and handling multiple matters simultaneously while working independently to achieve the objectives of the University.
As one member of the two-attorney office, the Assistant General Counsel will assist in the delivery of timely and comprehensive legal advice and counsel to the University, primarily to its Board of Trustees, President, and senior administration, and also to University faculty and staff. As a small office with a general practice, the Assistant General Counsel may also be asked to provide advice and counsel on the wide range of issues related to higher education.
This position reports to the General Counsel.
Job Duties: The Assistant General Counsel will be expected to:
Draft, review, and offer advice regarding University contracts in areas including but not limited to, procurement, personal services, real estate, licensing, corporate partnerships, and grants.
Interpret local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they apply to University activities, especially on transactional matters.
Advise and aid in the development of University policy related to transactional, business, and immigration matters.
Develop and provide training on legal and compliance issues related to transactions and entrepreneurial activity in the University.
Support and contribute to the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The successful candidate must possess:
The ability to approach issues with comprehensive and analytical judgment with a focus on logical problem solving and on meeting the needs and objectives of the University, especially as set forth in the University Strategic Plan.
The capacity to work in a highly professional and collegial manner within the complex environment of shared governance.
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure, and with multiple distractions, while still meeting expectations to exercise sound judgment.
High initiative and creativity and the ability to work independently.
The ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion and to practice high ethical standards that reflect honesty, integrity and reliability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications: Law degree and a minimum of two years of experience either in house or at a law firm. Must be a member of the Pennsylvania Bar or eligible for admission on motion within six months of employment. Must be able to demonstrate significant experience advising, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other complex transactions.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals with experience representing institutions of higher education or other complex organizations.
Work Type: This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits eligible position.
Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, national liberal arts institution that offers strong professional programs in engineering, business, education, and music. Located in Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, Bucknell is nestled in the Borough of Lewisburg, an appealing Victorian-style town ranked as one of America's best small towns. Lewisburg and the surrounding region offer a unique combination of outdoor recreation opportunities, small-town charm, and amenities such as restaurants, art galleries, an art deco theater, museums, and boutiques. In addition to the many cultural and athletic events offered by the University and the Borough, the surrounding region offers outstanding schools, medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. For those who crave the city, Bucknell is within an easy three-hour drive to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Bucknell University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Thus, we seek candidates who are committed to Bucknell's efforts... to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
