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The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel Attorneys provide legal counsel and representation to The Pennsylvania State University including its schools, colleges, divisions, units, affiliates and related entities, including Penn State Health. The Office of General Counsel attorneys serve the University Board of Trustees, the President, officers, administrators, faculty, and staff in their official capacities.

• Research the law and provide legal advice/consultation/representation on varied matters including governance, international law, national security protocols and protection, contract compliance and assurance, acquisitions and procurement, intellectual property, information technology, etc.; interpret and implement constitutional, statutory, judicial, and administrative rule requirements
• Advise on, negotiate, draft, edit, review, and execute legal documents including contracts, agreements, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, responses, and notices, etc.; assist with risk management strategies
• Evaluate case merit; work with senior management and the General Counsel to define strategies for defending the University, or for filing actions on behalf of the University; represent the University during judicial and administrative proceedings
• Advise when matters require outside counsel retention; retain and supervise outside counsel representation
• Assist in developing institutional policies, procedures, and programs; ensure compliance with laws and regulations; conduct training
• Represent the Office of General Counsel on University-wide committees
• Keep abreast of changes in the law; review new statutes, regulations, and opinions; attend continuing legal education courses

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 18
• Minimum – $163,000.00
• MidPoint – $207,800.00
• Maximum – $252,700.00