Tulane University

Research university in New Orleans, LA

Assistant General Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Orleans, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
A current license to practice law in Louisiana.
A license in good standing, without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure, or other adverse events in any jurisdiction.
At least three years of experience as a labor law attorney.
Higher education experience is preferred.
Five years of labor and employment law experience is preferred.
Strong legal research skills and the ability to provide thoughtful, independent legal advice are preferred.
Strong analysis and negotiation skills are preferred.
Written communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal principles in lay terms to senior administrators are preferred.
Executive presence, strong interpersonal skills, and experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders are preferred.
Judgment, integrity, and ethics are preferred.
A strong work ethic, a self-starting approach, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to manage deadlines are preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the General Counsel and other members of the General Counsel office on labor matters, including NLRA/LMRA, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice issues, and union elections.
Work with the General Counsel office on employment matters, including civil rights laws, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, EEOC, workers’ compensation, employment policies, employment agreements, and appointments.
Handle matters involving Title IX; administrative investigations regarding the United States Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights; student and academic affairs, including student disciplinary processes, policies, and compliance; NCAA compliance; transactional matters; and related litigation.
Conduct research, render advice, represent the University’s interests before administrative agencies, and work with outside counsel.
Work closely with the University’s senior administration, faculty, and staff.

Desired Qualifications

Higher education experience.
Five years of labor and employment law experience.
Strong legal research skills and the ability to provide thoughtful, independent legal advice.
Strong analysis and negotiation skills.
Written communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal principles in lay terms to senior administrators.
Executive presence, strong interpersonal skills, and experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders.
Judgment, integrity, and ethics.
A strong work ethic, a self-starting approach, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to manage deadlines.

Works with the General Counsel and the other team members in the General Counsel office to assist in a variety of areas including labor (NLRA/LMRA, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice issues, union elections, etc.) and employment (civil rights laws, ADA, FLSA,, FMLA, OSHA, EEOC, workers’ compensation, employment policies, employment agreements and appointments, etc.), Title IX, administrative investigative matters regarding the United States Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights, student and academic affairs (student disciplinary process, policies, process, compliance etc.); NCAA compliance; transactional, and a variety of related litigation matters. The candidate will conduct research, render advice, represent the University’s interests before administrative agencies, and work with outside counsel. Works closely with the University’s senior administration, faculty and staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Current license to practice law in Louisiana.
Licensed in good standing without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure or other adverse events in any jurisdiction.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a labor law (NLRA/LMRA, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice issues, union elections, etc.) attorney.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Higher education experience.
5 years of labor and employment law experience.

Strong legal research skills; must have the ability to provide thoughtful and independent legal advice.
Excellent analysis and negotiation skills.
Excellent written communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills in presenting complex legal principles in laymen terms to senior administrators.
Executive presence and strong interpersonal skills and experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders; a strong collaborator and team-oriented.
Highest degree of judgment, integrity, and ethics.
Strong work ethic with a “can-do” attitude. Self-starter, quick study, and ability to manage deadlines.

About the Company

Tulane University

Research university in New Orleans, LA

Tulane University is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine, and public health.

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