Assistant General Counsel - Higher Education & Contracts

Posted 2 days ago

west virginia universityMorgantown (WV)

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About the role

West Virginia University’s General Counsel's Office seeks an Assistant General Counsel to advise the University, the WVU Board of Governors, the President, WVURC, and related entities on a broad spectrum of legal matters. The position reports to the Vice President and General Counsel and will assist in policy review, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance. Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and at least one year of relevant experience in areas such as higher

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