Skills and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school required. Licensed or eligible for immediate licensure to practice law in the State of California is required.
- Minimum of five year experience in one of the following fields of practice: corporate/business law, employment and labor, higher education law, health law, intellectual property law, finance/tax law.
- Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to handle a broad range of legal matters both independently and as part of a team.
- The candidate should be eager to expand into areas outside his or her primary area of expertise.
- Experience representing a university or academic research center, or other in-house legal experience a plus.
- Ability to handle legal issues arising out of sponsored and collaborative research as well as working knowledge in drafting and negotiating contracts for a variety of general business transactions preferred.
- Prior experience advising faculty and administrators at a university or academic center desirable.
- Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
- Demonstrate excellent judgment, analytical ability, critical thinking and risk management skills