Senior University Counsel, Research

The Office of the General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal advice on research-related and other matters for the School of Medicine.  Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Managing Attorney, this role demands a high degree of discretion, flexibility, and excellent client service. The ideal candidate will excel in managing competing interests and executing projects within a dynamic and cutting-edge environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to support the School of Medicine’s operations and the University’s research enterprise.
• Address issues related to research policy, compliance, integrity, federal investigations, research security, and conflicts of interest.
• Offer expertise on research agreements, medical protocols, federal grants, industry-sponsored research, institutional review board oversight, and clinical research compliance.
• Navigate regulatory and compliance issues specific to research universities and academic medical centers, including expertise with OHRP, FDA, EMA, NIH, NIMH, and VA policies and regulations.
  

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience gained in private practice or as in-house counsel, providing legal support to higher education institutions with academic medical centers. 
• Membership in the California Bar or another state’s Bar, with the ability to qualify as registered in-house counsel in California upon starting.
• Strong client service skills with a capacity to manage competing priorities and projects effectively.
• Discretion, flexibility, excellent judgment, and the ability to collaborate and manage a broad range of client needs in a dynamic academic and medical environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with outside counsel and staff attorneys.

• The position requires residency in the Bay Area and in-office attendance three days per week.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

The expected salary range is $250,000-$320,000 per annum

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The final candidate will need to successfully pass a background check to be considered for this position.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply:

Stanford University has exclusively partnered with BarkerGilmore to manage the search for the position of Senior University Counsel. BarkerGilmore will handle all inquiries and applications for this role.

For consideration, please submit your confidential resume to Brittney McDonough bmcdonough@barkergilmore.com and Maria Stayer mstayer@barkergilmore.com.