Corporation Secretary/Associate General Counsel

Corporation Secretary/Associate General Counsel

Job Description Summary:

This is a full-time position, with a partial appointment as Corporation Secretary of the Board of Regents within the Office of the President, and a partial appointment as a staff attorney in the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel of the University of Nebraska. The Corporation Secretary is primarily responsible for supporting the Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of Nebraska system. The Office of the Vice President & General Counsel is administratively responsible for all legal matters affecting the University of Nebraska and provides legal services to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors, administrative officers, and others on the four campuses of the University system and within the Office of the President.

This position is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the University of Nebraska Office of the President on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), with occasional travel to other campuses.

Duties and responsibilities of the Corporation Secretary will involve facilitating and supporting meetings of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska in accordance with applicable laws; recording, maintaining, and distributing minutes of public meetings of the Board and certain other permanent Board records; maintaining the Bylaws, Policies and Standing Rules of the Board of Regents; supporting the needs of the members of the Board; managing communications with the Board and its members; providing support and advice to University campuses and administration with respect to Board processes, as well as other duties as assigned.

Duties and responsibilities of the associate general counsel portion of this position will involve performance of general legal services for the University under the direction of the Vice President & General Counsel, with an expected emphasis in general transactional areas, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts; records management and public records issues; real estate; data sharing and privacy; corporate governance; and compliance. The successful candidate will provide counsel and support to all campuses and Central Administration on legal matters, including guidance under University and campus policies, as well as other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check. Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials, plus benefits.

Position Details:

Position Announcement:

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: B.A. / B.S. plus an earned J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of three years of related legal practice. Member in good standing of the State Bar of Nebraska, or permitted to be admitted in Nebraska under Nebraska Court Rule section 3-119 as a Class 1-B applicant within one year.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience at another institution of higher education, public employer, non-profit entity, or law firm, specifically working with or supporting governing boards.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate: a high level of attention to detail; excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills; excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills; an aptitude for strategic thinking; an ability to anticipate problems; a track record of timely completion of projects and assignments; effective organizational skills; and the ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Application Procedure: Submit application materials online at: https://careers.nebraska.edu with an applicant profile and include a letter of application addressing the professional attributes mentioned above; a current resume; and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2024. If you need an accommodation in order to apply, please call 402-472-3701. For additional information on the University of Nebraska, please visit: www.nebraska.edu.

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and E-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. All positions opened at the University of Nebraska are subject to veterans’ preference.

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