Senior Assistant General Counsel

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Job Title:

Senior Assistant General Counsel

Department:

Legal Affairs Administration

The Office of Legal Affairs, under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, provides legal representation and advice to the University and all of its constituent parts, including the Board of Trustees, the President, the Provost, faculty, and academic departments, The Enterprise for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge (ERIK), Student Life, Human Resources, Advancement, Athletics, Public Safety, Business and Finance, and the Wexner Medical Center among many others. As one of the largest universities in the nation, Ohio State is a multifaceted institution with a sophisticated and leading-edge legal practice that touches nearly every area of law, including litigation, labor and employment, public contracting, real estate and construction, intellectual property, research and technology transfer, business transactions, taxation and benefits, administrative law, health care law, public safety and criminal law matters, federal and state constitutional and public law issues, and more.

Working under the day-to-day direction of the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel, the Senior Assistant General Counsel will provide legal advice and services related to the university's research endeavors and clinical trials, including: providing advice and guidance to ERIK and its departments on matters including human subject and animal research obligations, export control and foreign influence, and research integrity and compliance; draft, review, and advise on sponsored research contracts, procurement agreements, and grant agreements; assist with research misconduct investigations and matters; and perform other duties as assigned. The Senior Assistant General Counsel will assist the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel with providing advice and guidance to the ERIK organization on the practical aspects of applicable laws and associated risks to foster strategic thinking and decision-making, as well as perform sophisticated legal research, investigations, and analysis with regard to academic research, risk management, governance, ethics, and other strategic initiatives as directed by the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel. The Senior Assistant General Counsel will provide high-quality legal education on emerging legal issues and research matters on an as needed basis.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.), graduate from an accredited law school, and be a member of the Ohio bar or eligible to practice law in the State of Ohio within one year or less. Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience required in some or all the following fields: regulatory, statutory, and policy law; public entity law; government contracting; general transactional work; regulatory audits/investigations; responding to federal inquiries or subpoenas; and a working knowledge of research compliance and/or the life sciences.

Additional Information

All university attorneys are expected to work at the highest professional level with integrity, excellent judgment, attention to detail, and discretion, and to demonstrate the highest personal and leadership characteristics of teamwork, inclusiveness, calmness, and adaptability to a broad range of issues, people, and situations.

Function: Legal and Compliance

Sub-function: Legal Counsel

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S3 - Senior

Additional Information:

The Target Hiring Range for this position is $118,800 to $156,200 per year.

Location:

Gateway C (0863)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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