Principal Campus Counsel - Transactions & Contracts

Special Instructions to Applicants

Current, or eligibility for immediate, membership in the California State Bar Association required.
On site work schedule: Hybrid, 2 days on-site work, 3 days remote work, subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this position, you must apply online to this site. The recruitment for this position is being managed by Berkeley Executive Search. All conversations and applications are held in the strictest confidence. Inquiries concerning this search may be directed to Harrison Chan (hwchan@berkeley.edu) or Tracey Frink (tpfrink@berkeley.edu)

Department Summary

UCLA Legal Affairs Office of the Campus Counsel (OCC) serves as the in-house legal office for the UCLA campus, including its professional schools. In that capacity, OCC attorneys provide counsel and legal advice to officers, deans, faculty, and schools and departments of the University requiring legal assistance, and provide coordination and liaison between the campus, the UC Legal Office of the General Counsel in Oakland, and outside counsel engaged on behalf of the University.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs and Managing Deputy Campus Counsel, and serving as a member of the campus legal team in coordination with the Office of General Counsel for the University of California, provide legal advice on the wide range of issues associated with the administration, management and operation of UCLA, including but not limited to business transactional advice, commercial contracts research and grant matters, and international activities. Advise the campus on patent, copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property matters, including intellectual property-related commercialization, collaborations, transactions, enforcement, policy, consultations, and dispute resolution.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in matters relevant to business transactions, state and federal contracts, and intellectual property. (Required)
• Experience in research, federal regulation compliance, complex contracts, risk management and litigation processes. (Preferred)
• Experience in employment law and higher education law. (Preferred)
• Experience with complex organizations and the management of significant legal issues. (Preferred)
• Excellent writing abilities including for correspondence, memos, and court filings, internal and external communications to a variety of audiences. (Required)
• Demonstrated effective oral communication skills. (Required)
• Demonstrated prowess in strategic thinking, organization, analysis and problem-solving. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with senior administrators and a diverse range of constituents. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability in setting priorities, juggling multiple tasks, and completing work in a timely manner. (Required)
• A workplace style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation. (Required)
• Readily and regularly professionally accessible to the Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs, and campus clients. (Required)
• Ability and willingness to use standard computer software applications, including Word, Excel, email programs, Internet browsers, on-line legal research, and programs adopted by UCLA and the Office of General Counsel to track and organize matters and work product. (Required)
• Knowledge of University or higher education policies and procedures. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of legal issues associated with governmental/public entities. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an ABA accredited institution and active membership in good standing of the State Bar of California (or eligible for immediate membership.) (Required)
• Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar (or eligible for immediate membership.) (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered