Assistant General Counsel

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Allendale, MI, US
Base: minimum $95,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Not specified
Active state bar license required
Five years legal practice experience
Juris doctor degree from accredited law school
The Assistant General Counsel position at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI seeks a confident attorney with a minimum of five years of experience to provide legal advice and representation on a wide range of legal issues. The role involves collaborating with university leadership and requires strong communication skills to engage with non-lawyer audiences. A comprehensive benefits package and a minimum starting salary of $95,000 are also highlighted

Job Summary

  • The Assistant General Counsel serves as a generalist providing practical legal advice to university leadership and campus partners.
  • The role includes managing litigation, conducting internal investigations, and drafting complex legal documents such as contracts and opinions.
  • Candidates receive a minimum starting salary of $95,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver.

Matching Summary

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The Assistant General Counsel position at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI seeks a confident attorney with a minimum of five years of experience to provide legal advice and representation on a wide range of legal issues. The role involves collaborating with university leadership and requires strong communication skills to engage with non-lawyer audiences. A comprehensive benefits package and a minimum starting salary of $95,000 are also highlighted.

Salary

Base: Minimum $95,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement contributions, wellness resources, tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active state bar license required
  • Five years legal practice experience
  • Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
  • Confident client-facing communication skills
  • Ability to advise non-lawyer audiences

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in public sector or higher education
  • Broad range of practice area exposure
  • Strong issue-spotting across varied topics
  • Ability to balance competing stakeholder interests
  • Critical thinking with incomplete facts

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Active State Bar of Michigan license or willingness to seek admission
  • Minimum five years legal practice experience

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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