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Job Description
Serves as the primary legal advisor for real estate and construction matters, handling contract negotiation, drafting, and approval. Provides legal counsel to Cleveland State University (CSU), leadership on risk management, compliance, and strategic issues. Advises on a wide range of legal topics, including student privacy, procurement, ethics, insurance, international education, and intellectual property. Supports campus safety through legal guidance on emergency operations and compliance e.g., CLERY Act. Participates in policy development and internal and external hearings and collaborates with outside counsel on litigation. Advises stakeholders on legal matters and manages legal workflow, projects, and committee outcomes. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
- Five (5) years of professional legal experience in an institution of higher learning, public agency or a large, complex organization.
- Member in good standing of the Ohio State Bar or licensure and/or in good standing in another state on the date of initial employment and must obtain a license to practice law in Ohio within six months of employment.
- Eligibility for appointment as Assistant Attorney General by the Ohio Attorney General.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education and/or public sector work, business and transactional law with emphasis on real estate and construction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.
- Knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards governing education in (relation to the role.
- Possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Skilled in project management, problem-solving, analysis, follow-through, influence, and persuasion.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being highly organized, self-directed, and forward-thinking.
- Ethical standards and professional integrity in all aspects of work, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number
PT0703643S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University?s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
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Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
06/17/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Review Begins
06/25/2025
Tentative Start Date
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Education Law, Government
Designation
Counsel
Key Skills Required
Project ManagementMicrosoft OfficeConstructionAdvertisingAnalysisBackground CheckComplianceConflict ResolutionContract NegotiationDevelopmentDraftingEthicsGuidanceHighly OrganizedInfluenceInsuranceIntellectualIntellectual PropertyInternational EducationLeadershipLearningLicensureLitigationManagementPersuasionPolicy DevelopmentReal EstateRisk ManagementTeam PlayerTransactional LawWorkflowInternational