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Requisition ID:  118969

Assistant General Counsel-Transactional & International (General Counsel)

JHU is seeking applications to fill a position of Assistant General Counsel - Transactional & International (“AGC”) to work in a wide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, and collaborative practice within the Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel (“OGC”). The AGC will work primarily in the Business Transactions and Commercial Matters practice group and will have a secondary appointment within the Compliance practice group (see https://www.jhu.edu/general-counsel/practice-areas).


Working with the applicable practice group leader and other OGC colleagues, the AGC will share responsibility for providing legal counsel across the JHU enterprise, with a focus on (i) transactional matters including real estate and general business and (ii) international business, contractual and regulatory compliance support.

The successful candidate will have relevant years of legal experience advising on commercial transactions and a strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex transactional agreements. The successful candidate will also have proficiency in negotiating the distinct aspects of international agreements as a U.S. entity.


OGC is seeking an attorney who is sensitive to and understands the special nature of working in an academic institution where the need for a collaborative working style, flexibility, adaptability, and patience are critical to success. The ideal candidate is a lawyer who sees the big picture, is practical, and who will bring to the position energy and a sense of urgency and a passion for the mission of JHU.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance and support on commercial transactions to the Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate Office; the Development and Alumni Relations Office; the Treasurer’s Office and other University clients, primarily focused on real estate leasing, real estate development, acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, property management agreements, construction, gift agreements, financings and other banking agreements.
  • Assist with and conduct the due diligence review of documents, title records and surveys relating to the acquisition or disposition of real estate, the assessment of potential gifts of real estate and/or potential complex gifts, including gifts involving international donors.
  • Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements and agreements for other commercial transactions.
  • Advise on due diligence, edits and negotiations involving memoranda of understanding, student exchange agreements, research collaboration agreements and other contractual engagements with international partners.
  • Advise on the rights and obligations of the University under and the interpretation of existing joint venture and other commercial agreements.
  • Advise on and assist with the governance of the University’s legal entities in the United States and in countries around the world.
  • Work with clients and university central offices to facilitate the “registration” of the University in other countries under local non-governmental organization (NGO) and nonprofit laws in coordination with foreign counsel and assist with relevant corporate filings associated with maintaining those registrations.
  • Assist with annual university filings involving international gifts and contracts.
  • Work with clients and colleagues on a broad range of business transactions and issues.
  • Other areas and projects as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • J.D.
  • Three years legal experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of experience as transactional counsel.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements for and conducting closings on real estate transactions
  • Experience working on contracts and/or related corporate matters with international entities and organizations.
  • Willingness to learn new subject areas and ability to implement newly acquired knowledge.
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service through prompt and practical legal advice.
  • Strong analytic skills, with an ability to identify and apply sound judgment and reasoning.
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, to handle multiple complex tasks, and to prioritize competing deadlines generated by multiple constituencies.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and collegially with JHU personnel at all levels of education, skill, and responsibility, as well as with external sponsors and outside counsel.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive issues.
  • Appropriate self-awareness, including when to escalate matters.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Superb professional judgment and high ethical standards.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organization, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with senior university leadership.
  • Ability to work independently in a highly complex organization.
  • A good sense of humor.

 

 

Classified Title: Assistant General Counsel 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant General Counsel-Transactional & International (General Counsel)   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG  
Starting Salary Range: $135,900 - $238,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus  
Department name: VP and General Counsel Office of   
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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