Associate Counsel-Generalist

Job Summary :

Generalist attorney position in the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") responsible for providing legal advice, counsel, and representation concerning general higher education law matters regarding the University's President's Office, its Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Westborough, and Worcester campuses and offices. The Associate Counsel - Generalist will be based at the UMass Amherst campus.

Essential Functions :

• Provide legal advice, counsel, representation, and assistance to University system and campus officers, administrators, and employees in a timely manner, regarding state and federal laws and regulations and University business matters, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Advise on questions and issues affecting University governance, business, and compliance including, but not limited to, procurement, civil rights, student affairs, employment, ethics, privacy, public records, and real estate. Collaborate and interact with colleagues in the OGC as well as campus and system employees on projects, training, advisories, policies, and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and draft and review letters, settlements, memoranda of understanding, training materials, and policies.
• Advise and assist in investigation of internal or external employee complaints. Represent University and its employees in non-litigation matters before state and federal administrative agencies.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to engage with senior administration, managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to handle a variety of matters with varying deadlines.

Other Functions :

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience) :

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience) :

Working Conditions :

Standard office work place located in Amherst with some travel, as necessary, to Boston and Westborough offices, UMass campuses or other in-state agency and / or other locations; very occasional out of state travel.

Additional Details :

Salary commensurate with experience up to $160,000.