International Legal Fellow

The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OVPGC) serves as legal counsel for the University. We advise the Trustees and University Administration on all legal issues and serve as the point of contact on all legal matters involving the University.

Job Summary: 

The Indiana University Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OVPGC) is seeking a Legal Fellow who has a strong interest in cross-border transactions and international legal matters for a 3-year, full-time position in Bloomington or Indianapolis, Indiana.

Department Specific Responsibilities 

• Works primarily with the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel in charge of international legal matters but may assist the other attorneys in OVPGC on other legal issues affecting Indiana University's 8-campus system.
• Handles unique and complex international legal matters arising out of activities conducted or overseen by the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs (OVPIA).
• Advises IU's "Gateway" offices overseas. 
• Reviews cross-border research activities and agreements
• Researches legal issues affecting overseas programs, and handles a variety of cross-border compliance matters.
  

General Responsibilities 

• Drafts, reviews, and revises routine contracts, release from liability waivers, and other legal documents; conducts legal research on pertinent topics as they arise.
• Drafts legal memoranda educating university clients about legal and compliance issues.
• Assists with the university's responses to subpoenas and open records requests.
• Drafts position statements submitted to the state and federal agencies responsible for investigating allegations of discrimination.
• Performs legal research as needed.
• Assists in other duties, as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

Education Required:

• J.D.
  

Work Experience Required:

• 0-2 years Legal experience
  

Work Experience Preferred:

• Some Legal experience

Licenses and Certificates Required:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana; OR
• Eligible for admission to practice law in the state of Indiana within 6 months from date of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
  

Skills Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
  
• Effective conflict management skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
  

Skills Preferred:

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with University administration, faculty, and staff
• Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to developing and maintaining effective work relationships

Equal Employment Opportunity: Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.