Principal Campus Counsel - Research and Campus Safety

COUNSEL 4 (000201)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_2054

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

1/22/2025 4:33:25 PM

Date Last Edited:

1/22/2025 4:33:22 PM

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:

TBD_2054

Position Description ID

230272

UC Payroll Title:

COUNSEL 4 (000201)

Business Title:

Principal Campus Counsel - Research and Campus Safety

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 questions and issues associated with the administration, management and operation of UCLA. Areas of specialization may include, or be related to, supporting the research enterprise at UCLA including government grants and contracting, research administration and compliance, managing conflicts of interest, export controls, research misconduct, foreign research and engagement, institutional review boards, and promoting campus safety by working with the campus Environmental Health & Safety unit. You will work with faculty, senior leadership, and administrators to address a broad array of campus activities, promote a culture of compliance and safety, and encourage ethics, 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

Provide legal advice to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities, Research Policy & Compliance office, Office of the Human Research Protection Program, and Office of Contract and Grant Administration to support the research enterprise at UCLA on matters related to research including government and private grants and contracting and sponsored projects, government inquiries and investigations, research administration and compliance, managing conflict of interests, material transfer and export controls, research misconduct investigations, data security, foreign engagement with research and research integrity.

25%

Provide Legal Advice 2

Respond to government inquiries regarding federal research funding and related issues; provide guidance to oversight committees including Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC), and human research protection and institutional review boards, and support the development of implementation of policies and procedures in these areas.

25%

Provide Legal Advice 3

Provide legal advice to the Assistant Vice Chancellor Environment, Health & Safety on matters related to campus and lab safety including biological, chemical and environmental safety programs and initiatives, field research safety programs, fire department, occupational safety and health programs including interacting with Cal/OSHA and other government regulators, supporting industrial hygiene and emergency management programs.

15%

Provide Legal Advice 4

Provide general problem solving and advice on a wide range of legal questions associated with the administration, management and operation of UCLA including monitoring employment and general liability litigated matters involving UCLA in concert with Risk Management and the VC Legal Affairs; providing legal advice regarding issues relating to staff, academic personnel and employment issues in all segments of UCLA community; providing legal advice on e-discovery, privacy, and data protection issues and executing all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Vice Chancellor Legal Affairs.

25%

Provide Legal Advice 5

Review, evaluate, and advise on proposed UCLA policy and procedures, and revisions to current policy and procedures, obtaining consultation where appropriate; draft documentation for wide range of academic, administrative, student and business matters; including review of contracts and MOUs; prepares liability waivers, respond to subpoenas and other document demands and interacts with governmental agencies.

5%

Provide Legal Advice 6

Develop strong working relationships with senior management and administrators at UCLA, and with administrators at UCOP as needed; Serve on or advise campuswide committees as requested; Prepare, obtain and provide legal opinions and advice as sought by UCLA administration; Prepare or direct the preparation of correspondence, documentation, reports and executive summaries as necessary; Execute all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Vice Chancellor Legal Affairs.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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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 in research, federal regulation compliance, complex contracts, risk management and litigation processes.

Required

Experience with higher education law and Cal/OSHA.

Required

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

Required

Familiarity with employment law and/or experience and expertise of how various laws, policies, and compliance matters impact staff.

Required

Ability to advise client on a wide variety of employment law issues and respond to employment-related claims.

Required

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 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

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.