The Office of the Vice President & General Counsel of Johns Hopkins University seeks applications to fill a position of Associate General Counsel, which will focus primarily on (1) advising the university on a wide range of compliance matters, (2) leading the development and review of university policies, and (3) overseeing the university’s compliance and ethics hotline.

The Office of the Vice President & General Counsel provides legal counsel and representation to Johns Hopkins University and all its schools, divisions, affiliates, and related entities. The office serves the legal needs of university trustees, officers, deans, directors, faculty, and staff in their official capacities. The office also is responsible for hiring and managing all outside counsel to represent the university and its units.

The Associate General Counsel will report to the Vice President & General Counsel and will work as part of a team led by the Senior Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal advice on a full range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Associate General Counsel will also lead two key aspects of the university’s compliance enterprise: (1) the cross-institution team of officials that review, revise, and shepherd university policies through the leadership approval process; and (2) management of the compliance hotline, which serves as a critical reporting resource for constituents across the institution.

Applicants with a demonstrated commitment and/or contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion are welcome to apply.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise the university on legal issues related to a wide range of compliance matters.
• Work with senior university and divisional staff, including representatives from the Provost’s Office, Finance and Administration, General Counsel’s Office, and divisional deans’ offices to review, revise and manage all university policies.
• Oversee and manage the operation of the university’s compliance hotline, including supervising the dissemination of complaints to the appropriate officials as deemed necessary.

• Law Degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 6 years of experience as a legal professional.
• Admission in good standing to a state bar.

• Experience providing legal counsel to an institution of higher education, and one associated with an academic medical center in particular, is strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with providing legal counsel on compliance matters is strongly 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.
• A strong sense of humor.

Classified Title: Associate General Counsel
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PI
Starting Salary Range: Min $134,600 - Max $236,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: VP and General Counsel Office of
Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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