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- Contracts – review, evaluates, and negotiates standard, complex, and high-risk contracts for grants, research contracts, purchases and leases, services agreements, and similar contracts.
- Consults and collaborates with internal departments.
- Transactional Law – reviews and advises on transactional agreements related to the University's relationships with third parties.
- General Higher Education Legal Services – Provides legal services and advice to the departments and colleges at the OU Health Sciences Center and HSC programs at OU Tulsa, including faculty grievances/appeals, student grievances/appeals, and regulatory issues.
- Research – Researchers and monitors relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that impact purchase agreements, service agreements, grants, and contracts.
- Client Outreach and Training – Develops and participates in training programs to educate faculty, investigators, and staff on the contract process and the University and legal requirements. Develops and conducts training programs for contracting.
Attorney - Oklahoma City, United States - InsideHigherEd
Description
OrganizationCome join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are looking for an Attorney to join the team.
This position provides legal services and advice to the departments and colleges at the OU Health Sciences Center and HSC programs at OU Tulsa with a primary focus on contracts and transactional law.
Duties:
Job Location
Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA) law school AND:
- 12 months experience as an attorney or legal experience
- Higher education law experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and WestlawAbility to speak, read and write clear, concise EnglishAbility to accurately read and understand written materials and instructionsDetail oriented for accuracy of data and informationHighly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlinesAble to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staffMust have impeccable legal research and writing skillsMust be self-motivated and exhibit strict adherence to professional and ethical behaviorExceptional skills in accurately presenting factual and legal theories and argumentsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionMust be proactive and able to assist the management, delegation, and coordination of tasks, as neededMust be able to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulationsComposition and proofreading skills
- Physical: Sit for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listens. Engages in repetitive motion. Subject to stress caused by deadlines and workload.Environmental: Standard office environment.
Organization: Legal Counsel
Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 12, 2024