Principal Campus Counsel - Litigation, Government & Internal Investigations

COUNSEL 4 (000201)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT300200-JC000201-PD230255

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

2/28/2025 10:46:49 AM

Date Last Edited:

2/28/2025 10:46:44 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6200O

Organization:

CHANCELLOR'S ORGANIZATION

Division Code:

6210D

Division:

CHANCELLOR'S ORGNZTN DIV

Department:

300200 - LEGAL AFFAIRS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT300200-JC000201-PD230255

Position Description ID

230255

UC Payroll Title:

COUNSEL 4 (000201)

Business Title:

Principal Campus Counsel - Litigation, Government & Internal Investigations

Personnel Program

Management and Senior Professional (MSP)

Salary Grade:

Grade 29

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

F: All Others - Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40061300

Reports to Payroll Title:

CHF CAMPUS COUNSEL

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40061300

Department Head Payroll Title:

CHF CAMPUS COUNSEL

DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work. Only the final results of work done are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs, and serving as a member of the campus legal team in coordination with the Office of General Counsel for the University of California, provide legal advice on the wide range of legal issues associated with the administration, management and operation of UCLA. You will work with faculty, senior leadership, and administrators to address and respond to a broad array of issues involving litigation, government and internal investigations, public records and other information requests, privacy, and immigration as well as advising on other legal issues throughout the University. You will work with faculty, senior leadership, and administrators to address a broad array of legal and compliance issues to promote legal compliance, integrity, and responsibility within the University.

UCLA Legal Affairs Office of the Campus Counsel (OCC) serves as the in-house legal office for the UCLA campus, including its professional schools. In that capacity, OCC attorneys provide counsel and legal advice to officers, deans, faculty, and schools and departments of the University requiring legal assistance, and provide coordination and liaison between the campus, the UC Legal Office of the General Counsel in Oakland, and outside counsel engaged on behalf of the University.

Provide Legal Advice 1

Working with members of the Office of General Counsel, monitor and oversee the management of a broad range of adversarial legal proceedings, including affirmative and defensive litigation, writs, internal administrative hearings, depositions, and trials; support internal University disciplinary and review processes.

25%

Provide Legal Advice 2

Respond to a wide variety of demands for information including subpoenas, warrants, civil investigative demands, and other government investigations both civil and criminal and inquiries including from federal and state agencies.

30%

Provide Legal Advice 3

Support the campus Information Practices office and other campus units in responding to requests for records made under the California Public Records Act, Information Practices Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and otherwise.

30%

Provide Legal Advice 4

Support the campus Chief Compliance and Audit Officer and Compliance Office in the development and administration of campus compliance programs and activities, support internal investigations, and work with a variety of other campus leaders and units to address legal compliance issues.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

from an ABA accredited institution and active membership in good standing of the State Bar of California (or eligible for immediate membership).

Required

Experience with a wide variety of litigation and investigations.

Required

Experience in employment law and higher education law.

Preferred

Experience with complex organizations and the management of significant legal issues.

Preferred

Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar (or eligible for immediate membership)

Required

Excellent writing abilities including for correspondence, memos, and court filings, internal and external communications to a variety of audiences.

Required

Demonstrated effective oral communication skills.

Required

Demonstrated prowess in strategic thinking, organization, analysis and problem-solving.

Required

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with senior administrators and a diverse range of constituents.

Required

Demonstrated ability in setting priorities, juggling multiple tasks, and completing work in a timely manner.

Required

A workplace style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.

Required

Readily and regularly professionally accessible to the Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs, and campus clients.

Required

Ability and willingness to use standard computer software applications, including Word, Excel, email programs, Internet browsers, on-line legal research, and programs adopted by UCLA and the Office of General Counsel to track and organize matters and work product.

Required

Knowledge of University or higher education policies and procedures.

Preferred

Knowledge of legal issues associated with governmental/public entities.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Murphy Hall

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.