Agupdate
University Counsel
Agupdate, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
Responsible for handling a variety of routine legal matters generated by the activities of the University, including drafting and reviewing contracts for the General Counsel and the staff of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Provides a high level of professional legal service to the University in the areas of advancement, athletics, and museums. Works as a part of the Transactional Practice Team. Serves in a senior level position in the Office of the General Counsel advising the Senior Vice President for Advancement and other advancement and alumni relations staff on legal matters impacting on, and agreements or transactions involving, the Office of Advancement and/or the FIU Foundation and the Office of Alumni Relations. Serves as the primary attorney contact from the Office of the General Counsel to the FIU Foundation Board of Directors and the FIU Athletics Corp., including attending all board meetings of those respective entities and providing advice regarding governance matters. Oversees outside counsel in the handling of major university transactions in all areas (excluding real estate, debt issuances, research, and health care). Transactions may include gift agreements, academic agreements, athletics agreements, and non-traditional revenue generating agreements. Advises regarding the laws on tax-exempt organizations and the laws of Florida pertaining to the affiliated organizations of state universities, including the FIU Foundation and the FIU Athletics Finance Corp. Advises on tax law questions with the assistance of outside counsel, as appropriate. Advises on legal matters involving the University's investment policy and investments. Advises on legal questions specific to museums, including questions regarding intellectual property, accreditation, and compliance considerations. Advises the University community, and particularly, the Office of Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs, regarding trademark law, including providing trademark management. Minimum Qualifications: Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and licensed to practice law with at least ten (10) years of experience as an attorney. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment. Departmental Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.). Must be a member of the Florida Bar. Desired Qualifications: Extensive experience working as in-house counsel or outside counsel for public, non-profit or private organizations or Florida governmental entity with an emphasis on transactional matters. Job Category: Administrative Advertised Salary: $175,000 - $190,000 Work Schedule: Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirements: Criminal Background Check How To Apply: Current Employee: As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. Prospective Employee: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. Disclosures: Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station). Pay Transparency: Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
Responsible for handling a variety of routine legal matters generated by the activities of the University, including drafting and reviewing contracts for the General Counsel and the staff of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Provides a high level of professional legal service to the University in the areas of advancement, athletics, and museums. Works as a part of the Transactional Practice Team. Serves in a senior level position in the Office of the General Counsel advising the Senior Vice President for Advancement and other advancement and alumni relations staff on legal matters impacting on, and agreements or transactions involving, the Office of Advancement and/or the FIU Foundation and the Office of Alumni Relations. Serves as the primary attorney contact from the Office of the General Counsel to the FIU Foundation Board of Directors and the FIU Athletics Corp., including attending all board meetings of those respective entities and providing advice regarding governance matters. Oversees outside counsel in the handling of major university transactions in all areas (excluding real estate, debt issuances, research, and health care). Transactions may include gift agreements, academic agreements, athletics agreements, and non-traditional revenue generating agreements. Advises regarding the laws on tax-exempt organizations and the laws of Florida pertaining to the affiliated organizations of state universities, including the FIU Foundation and the FIU Athletics Finance Corp. Advises on tax law questions with the assistance of outside counsel, as appropriate. Advises on legal matters involving the University's investment policy and investments. Advises on legal questions specific to museums, including questions regarding intellectual property, accreditation, and compliance considerations. Advises the University community, and particularly, the Office of Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs, regarding trademark law, including providing trademark management. Minimum Qualifications: Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and licensed to practice law with at least ten (10) years of experience as an attorney. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment. Departmental Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.). Must be a member of the Florida Bar. Desired Qualifications: Extensive experience working as in-house counsel or outside counsel for public, non-profit or private organizations or Florida governmental entity with an emphasis on transactional matters. Job Category: Administrative Advertised Salary: $175,000 - $190,000 Work Schedule: Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirements: Criminal Background Check How To Apply: Current Employee: As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. Prospective Employee: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. Disclosures: Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station). Pay Transparency: Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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