Job Description
Description for Job: IRC33063
Associate General Counsel, Real Estate
General Counsel
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Associate General Counsel for Real Estate and Business Transactions will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel for Real Estate and Business Transactions advising the University of legal rights, obligations and privileges regarding real estate, construction & renovation and corporate and business transactions.
The position requires a collaborative, detail-oriented and deadline driven person with excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills, as well as relevant and deep legal knowledge and experience. He/she will proactively identify and mitigate legal risk to protect the organization from undue legal exposure, liability and financial loss, all the while counseling and working to facilitate the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.
The position requires a collaborative, detail-oriented and deadline driven person with excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills, as well as relevant and deep legal knowledge and experience. He/she will proactively identify and mitigate legal risk to protect the organization from undue legal exposure, liability and financial loss, all the while counseling and working to facilitate the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong legal research skills.
- 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.
- Strong work ethic, self-starter, quick study and ability to manage deadlines.
Required Education and/or 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 five (5) years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a real estate, construction, and capital projects attorney.
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 29PREM. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
This position will close on the date it is filled
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person?s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane?s employment or educational programs or activities.
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Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Real Estate
Key skill Required
- Construction
- Analysis
- Communication
- Counseling
- Deadline Driven
- Facilitate
- Interpersonal Skills
- Legal Knowledge
- Legal Research
- Liability
- Real Estate
- Renovation
- Research
- Research Skills
- Screening
- Verbal Communication
- Work Ethic
- Written Communication
Designation
- Counsel
