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Senior University CounselStanford University • Stanford, CA, US
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Senior University Counsel

Senior University Counsel

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Thank you for your interest in Stanford University. While we have instituted a hiring pause for non-critical staff positions, we are actively recruiting for most of the positions currently listed on our careers page. We will update the page when the broader hiring pause is lifted.

Job Summary

  • DATE POSTED 2 days ago
  • Schedule Full-time
  • Job Code 3070
  • Employee Status Regular
  • Grade N11
  • Requisition ID 106363

The Office of the General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal advice on all aspects of employment law arising out of the activities of Stanford Health Care, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, and the Hospitals' physician foundations. Reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel (with a dotted line reporting to the Deputy General Counsel for Healthcare), this Senior University Counsel role demands a high degree of discretion, flexibility, and excellent client service. The ideal candidate will excel in managing competing interests and executing projects within a dynamic and cutting-edge environment.

Core Responsibilities :

  • Advise clients in all areas of employment law and labor relations, including discrimination, harassment. disability accommodation and leave management, wage / hour issues, and labor relations. Provide employment litigation risk counseling on various business initiatives.
  • Proactively identify and assess potential legal and reputational risk for clients and recommend practical, creative solutions.
  • Represent SHC, LPCH, SHC Tri-Valley and the physician foundations (and the University as needed) before various federal and state agencies, including EEOC, DOL, DFEH and DLSE, and in private mediation. May be required to represent the clients in civil court to obtain injunctions and restraining orders. Conduct training sessions, such as required sexual harassment training and on pertinent employment law developments.
  • Investigate and respond to agency and individuals' employment-related claims.
  • Defend SHC and LPCH and SHC Tri-Valley against pre-litigation disputes to minimize litigation exposure. Negotiate agreements.
  • Oversee litigation matters in conjunction with partner law firms.
  • Qualifications :

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Membership in the California Bar or another state's Bar, with the ability to qualify as registered in-house counsel in California upon starting.
  • Strong client service skills with a capacity to manage competing priorities and projects effectively.
  • Experience in mediations, litigation, and arbitration.
  • Discretion, flexibility, excellent judgment and the ability to collaborate and manage a broad range of client needs in a dynamic academic environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with outside counsel and staff attorneys.
  • The position requires residency in the Bay Area and in-office attendance three days per week.
  • The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

    The expected salary range is $250,000-$320,000 per annum.

    Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

    At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( https : / / cardinalatwork.stanford.edu / benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

    The final candidate will need to successfully pass a background check to be considered for this position.

    Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

    Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Office of the General Counsel, Stanford, California, United States

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