Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Contested Matters
The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel at Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Contested Matters. Working with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and the Practice Group Leader for the Litigation & Contested Matters Practice Group, the AGC will be responsible for the assessment, strategic development, and case management of litigation involving the University. The AGC will develop and oversee litigation processes including legal hold management, discovery, motions practice, arbitration, and trials. Additionally, the Associate General Counsel will select and manage outside counsel.
The Associate General Counsel will manage all aspects of disputes involving JHU, including demand letters, claims, and law suits. Examples include litigating: employment discrimination and wage and hour claims filed with government agencies; personal injury claims; breach of contract claims (including grant awards and sponsored research); discrimination claims including Title VII, Title IX, and Title VI claims, and labor arbitrations. Working closely with clients and colleagues in other practice groups, the Associate General Counsel will advise regarding risk to the University, including supervising outside counsel, negotiating settlements, and consulting with Risk Management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor.
- Five years of legal experience required.
- Attorney Admission in good standing to the Maryland Bar, or ability to obtain admission within one year.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing all phases of litigation and contested matters is strongly preferred.
- Experience providing legal counsel to an institution of higher education, and one associated with an academic medical center in particular, is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a highly complex organization.
- 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 organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with senior university leadership, including executives and faculty leadership.
Personal Traits and Attributes
- Experienced individual with appropriate self-awareness.
- Well organized planner with strong analytical skills.
- Sense of humor.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain collegial and productive working relationships across the University.
- A lawyer 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.
- Meticulous attention to detail and time management skills to ensure prompt compliance with deadlines.
- Demonstrated excellent judgment and track record of serving as a key member of a team.
- 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.
Classified Title: Associate General Counsel
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PI
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