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Job Title: Senior Associate 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, Provost, faculty and academic departments, the Office of Research, Student Life, the Department of Public Safety, the Office of Business and Finance, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital, among 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, 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.
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel, the Senior Associate General Counsel serves as legal counsel for all immigration related matters within the Office of Legal Affairs, which includes: the preparation and filing of employment-based immigrant worker petitions, (EB-1a, EB-1b, EB-2 and EB-3), employment-based nonimmigrant worker petitions (primarily O-1, but occasionally other types of filings), J-1 waiver applications, and permanent labor certification ("PERM") applications; counseling all university units, including colleges, departments and the university's Wexner Medical Center, regarding compliance with the increasingly complex areas of immigration and international law and regulation; advising university administrators on immigration matters and concerns; serving as the office's point of contact for matters arising with the Office of International Affairs and providing direct legal counsel to Office of International Affairs leadership; assisting with questions related to H-1b temporary workers, and F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors; providing training on compliance items and new developments in immigration law; reviewing and advising on agreements related to university collaborations with international institutions; and, participating in and leading training seminars and workshops for the university community. The Senior Associate General Counsel may also work with outside immigration counsel. The Senior Associate General Counsel manages special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel.
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. Must have approval of the Ohio Attorney General's Office prior to hire. Eight (8) years of experience practicing immigration law.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in international law and higher education law desired. Membership in AILA.
Additional Information: 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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Ohio State provides access to opportunities and resources for all employees. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
- WORK-LIFE: Flexible and remote work arrangements where applicable, child care program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.
- RETIREMENT: State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.
- HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.
- TIME OFF: Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.
- FINANCIAL: Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance, and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.
- WELLNESS: Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.
