This posting is for the PA State System Of Higher Ed, Office of the Chancellor in Harrisburg, PA.
Under the direction of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Chief Counsel, this University Legal Counsel will provide general legal advice to assigned university(ies) administrative and academic officers and department heads; draft and review contracts; and be assigned areas of representation within the Office of the Chancellor. Additionally, this position will perform other work as assigned to serve the universities that comprise the State System of Higher Education and/or the Office of the Chancellor. The position is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, though some travel may be required from time to time.
Major Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position will have a minimum of three (3) years, with a preference for five (5) or more years, of legal experience handling progressively complex matters, demonstrated capability for legal research, analysis and reasoning; superior interpersonal and communication skills; an ability to identify and resolve complicated and sensitive problems creatively and with professional discretion; an ability and willingness to handle a wide variety of complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team; and an ability to interact and function effectively in both an academic community and within a governmental organization. This position requires the exercise of confidentiality and independent judgment.
In addition to the aforementioned minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, the successful candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school and be a member in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar. Higher education, government and/or labor and transactional experience is preferred. Candidate must complete successful personal interviews and background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Supplemental Information
Applicants must submit an application, resume, three professional references (with contact information) and a writing sample. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than end of day on December 8, 2023.
Applicants interested in this position may apply to this online job board by clicking the “Apply” button above. This position is at the PA State System of Higher Education; Office of the Chancellor, and Kutztown University HR is only providing HR Administration Services, these are not KU positions.
Alternatively, . Interested attorneys also may send a cover letter setting forth interest in this position, resume, and writing sample no later than December 8, 2023, to [email protected], directed to Derek Riker, Deputy Chief of Staff, 333 Market Street, 17th Floor Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101.
OGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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