Minimum/Required Qualifications IF ASSISTANT: J.D. required from an accredited law school, a strong academic record AND at least 5 years\' experience as a practicing lawyer with substantial civil law experience. Current membership in the Oregon State Bar or eligible for admission at earliest opportunity. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems by developing practical solutions that combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives. Demonstrated ability to analyze and clearly communicate options for decision makers as they weigh risks and benefits of potential innovations, projects, or other courses of action. Superb judgment; excellent and clear analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and impeccable professional discretion. Demonstrated ability to engage in flexible and critical thinking. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality legal advice and work products in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, unrelated matters concurrently. Demonstrated ability to learn and advise in diverse areas of the law. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of interpersonal and communication styles, as well as varying viewpoints, diverse backgrounds, and agendas. Experience advising a complex organization on a broad range of legal issues or advising clients managing a broad range of complex issues. If ASSOCIATE: In addition to all the minimum (required) qualifications listed for Assistant: An additional 5 years\' experience as a practicing lawyer. At least 5 years\' experience representing institutions of higher education. Demonstrated ability to mentor other attorneys and staff and to serve as a leader in the Office of General Counsel. Demonstrated ability to act for the Vice President and General Counsel in a substantial breadth of topic areas in their absence. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high profile and high-stakes situations. Position Duties 100% \' Advise university units and leaders in areas of law that may include labor and employment, civil rights, constitutional law, public records, public finance, student affairs, intellectual property, technology transfer, information technology, research transactions, design and construction transactions, procurement, purchasing and contracts, real property matters, risk management and compliance. Performs other duties as assigned, such as contributing to OSU\'s Diversity Action Plan goals outlined within Prosperity Widely Shared. Full Consideration Date 01/21/2025 See posting for complete list of duties and qualifications. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.