Associate General Counsel

GUIDED BY MISSION, INSPIRED TO CHANGE.

If these words speak to what you’re searching for in your legal career, then consider this Associate General Counsel role at Marquette University. At Marquette, we deliver a transformative education rooted in our Catholic, Jesuit tradition. We are guided by our mission and values – the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. And we value the highest quality legal work.

The Associate General Counsel works in close collaboration with the Vice President, General Counsel and other university attorneys to counsel university leaders and stakeholders. This work covers a wide range of complex university legal issues, leveraging advanced legal expertise and knowledge. The Associate General Counsel’s responsibilities will focus on certain areas of expertise as work is allocated across the Office of General Counsel, but may include any area of higher education legal practice, including : sponsored research, faculty governance, employment law and labor relations, student organizations and conduct, academic clinic operations, corporate governance, real estate, litigation management, intercollegiate athletics, contract drafting and review, and institutional policies/procedures, departmental or program issues.

SOME KEY REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Current member in good standing of the Wisconsin Bar or another state’s bar and ability to become licensed in the State of Wisconsin within 6 months of hire
• A minimum of seven years of related experience
• Intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset to seek out and apply best practices for self and the overall unit.
• Demonstrated professionalism to work effectively with officials and executives in government, business, and educational organizations.
• Please see our position link above for more details.
  

MARQUETTE INVESTS IN OUR EMPLOYEES

Marquette University is deeply rooted in the Jesuit tenet of cura personalis – care for the whole person. We embrace and foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment where employees are empowered to reach their full potential. Our robust and holistic Total Rewards offerings include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) plan with up to an 8% match. Supporting our employees’ family and work-life flexibility, we offer 5 weeks’ time off, on-site childcare, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children. Our campus experience provides ample opportunities to develop professionally and personally, and to engage in our community.

See the position link above for more details about this opportunity including essential responsibilities, a full list of required qualifications, and our Total Rewards package.

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.