Staff Counsel

Overview

The Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel is seeking a Staff Counsel to support the General Counsel in matters related to the Board of Trustees and in providing legal advice to the University President and other administrators on matters having legal ramifications, including compliance of University activities with applicable law and reestablished legal precedent and review of legal documents executed in the name of Auburn University.

The Office of the General Counsel provides advice and counsel to the Auburn University Board of Trustees and senior University administration regarding all areas of University operations. The Office of General Counsel supports Auburn University's mission, defined by the University's land-grant traditions of service and access.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Staff Counsel will conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, review and draft contracts, analyze legal issues raised to the Office, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Office of General Counsel in legal matters relating to the University.
• Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, provides legal assistance to University administrators in matters relating to compliance of University activities with applicable law and established legal precedent.
• Reviews legal documents executed in the name of Auburn University.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• 3 years of experience as an attorney at law with specific emphasis in litigation
• Successful completion of the State Bar Exam Upon Hire Required
• Employment law experience preferred