Associate General Counsel - Transactional And Compliance

• Drafting, reviewing, and providing legal advice on negotiations related to sponsored and non-sponsored projects and related contracts, teaming agreements, clinical trial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreement, research collaboration agreements, memorandum of understanding agreements and any other research related agreement.
• Providing legal advice and guidance on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing research activities, including biosafety, human subjects protection, animal welfare, financial conflicts of interest in research, research misconduct, foreign influence and export controls.
• Conducting legal research on emerging legal issues impacting research, such as data management and security, foreign influence, intellectual property, and open access publishing.
• Advising on the development, interpretation and implementation of all the university policies and procedures related to research.
• Monitoring changes in federal funding regulations and advising on their impact on university research programs.
• Drafting and reviewing research-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Advising on the development of technology control plans (TCPs) and other compliance measures to protect sensitive research and technology from unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Serving as a resource for researchers and administrators on legal issues related to research data management, storage, sharing, transfer and destruction.
• Participating in interdisciplinary research initiatives and partnerships to address legal and regulatory challenges in specific fields of study.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to address research misconduct and promote the ethical conduct of research within the university.
• Providing guidance and assistance in investigating allegations of research misconduct, export control violations, and other compliance issues, ensuring prompt and thorough resolution in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Providing guidance and oversight on compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and agency policies regarding foreign influence in research, including those issued by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Defense (DoD).
• Advising university leadership, research administrators, and faculty on the legal implications of foreign collaborations and partnerships, including vetting of foreign entities and individuals, and assessing risks associated with international research activities.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to protect sensitive research information and intellectual property from unauthorized access or exploitation by foreign entities. Conducting risk assessments and investigations to identify potential instances of undisclosed foreign influence, conflicts of interest, or intellectual property theft.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate