Senior Counsel Manager

22 hours ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description:

The Manager of General Counsel Office Operations and Staff Attorney is a key member of the Office of General Counsel, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role is responsible for providing high-level administrative, organizational, and legal support to the OGC, ensuring the effective management of various projects, programs, and budgets. The Manager will conduct legal research, draft legal documents and memoranda, and review University documents, all while maintaining a commitment to the mission of Washington and Lee University.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the OGC, including supervising part-time senior legal assistants, law student externs, and student employees.
  • Ensure timely and professional responses to OGC inquiries, researching complex questions and drafting responses as needed.
  • Oversee various programs and processes, including audit committee and board of trustees work, insurance programs, contract management, and enterprise risk management.
  • Manage the OGC budget, preparing yearly budgets and ensuring proper allocation of funds.
  • Coordinate with IT, Human Resources, and the Business Office to troubleshoot system issues and maintain OGC systems and technical solutions.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and retreats, collaborating with other staff members and assisting the leadership with initiatives and programs.
  • Review procedures and processes, formulating recommendations for improvement and utilizing technology to enhance services and work.
  • Coordinate scheduling and planning of OGC meetings, programs, and activities, prioritizing based on institutional need.
  • Assist the General Counsel in performing research, gathering data, documents, and information, and other assignments related to OGC administration.
  • Develop and maintain internal and external partnerships to ensure the provision of services as needed.
  • Perform staff attorney legal work, including legal research and analysis, compliance with annual notice and reporting requirements, and drafting and reviewing contracts and legal correspondence.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills, impeccable professional ethics, and the ability to handle sensitive issues and communications with accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively interact and maintain productive, cooperative, and supportive relationships with a variety of constituents.
  • Strong organizational skills, maintaining commitments and responding to supervisors and other constituents in a timely manner.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple complex and demanding priorities and navigate conflict.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and various online legal research services.
  • Commitment to the mission of Washington and Lee University.


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