Associate General Counsel

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

Department:
UAMS General Counsel

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate General Counsel position will collaborate with other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel both on the UAMS campus and within the broader University of Arkansas System. The attorney will review, draft and negotiate university research related contracts, grant agreements, and corresponding legal documents vetted through the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). Consult and work with university researchers, HIPAA office, research compliance, regulatory affairs, export control officer, budget and Medicare coverage reviewers, hospital compliance and billing, procurement, the Institutional Review Board, and the university technology transfer office.
Responsibilities
· This position requires thorough understanding of contract, intellectual property, and privacy law, as well compliance with HIPAA and FDA regulations. It requires seasoned legal negotiation skills, the ability to work with a diverse population, and the ability to provide direction to contracts administrators.
· Serve as primary liaison to biomedical industry partners and government agencies involved in fundamental and human subject research.
· Review, draft, negotiate contracts such as sponsored clinical trial agreements, collaborative research agreements, material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, data transfer/use agreements, grant agreements, informed consent forms, budget exhibits, software licenses, and other agreements and documentation related to research.
· Provide transactional risk assessments and risk mitigation recommendations when appropriate.
· Assist the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) in providing service to faculty and external entities interested in supporting research at UAMS.
· Coordinate project workflows and approval processes with internal stakeholders for human subjects research, clinical trials, and related contracts.
· Assist UAMS personnel with maintaining compliance with UAMS policies, state and federal law and government regulations pertaining to research contracts.
· Provide training for UAMS personnel and recommend policies and procedures to UAMS and the University of Arkansas (UA) System on emerging issues in research and health, privacy, contracts, and intellectual property law.
· Interacts with UAMS researchers, administrative staff, and outside counsel.
· Constant interaction with external domestic and international entities (including universities, foundations, and various for profit and nonprofit sponsors and contract research organizations) at various levels including directors/CEOs, attorneys, contract managers, and administrators.
· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited American Bar Associate Law School.
• Three (3) years of experience (subject to waiver for exceptionally relevant experience) in the private practice of law or with a corporation, governmental agency or similar organization handling contract negotiations.
• License to practice law or admission to practice in the State of Arkansas.

Preferred qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in science or medical field.
• Experience in healthcare, research, intellectual property, compliance or privacy law.
• Knowledge of patent and copyright laws and ability to negotiate intellectual property terms.

Salary Information:

Salary offered commensurate with experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Additional Information:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Mark Hagemeier
Vice Chancellor of Compliance I Managing Associate General Counsel
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:
Yes