Associate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel Greater Philadelphia, PA Area

The Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to join its Office of General Counsel. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor, providing expert legal advice on business, research, and transactional matters. This role involves overseeing a team of attorneys, managing a demanding practice, and ensuring the highest standards of legal work. Responsibilities include handling complex commercial contracts, overseeing legal support for research-related agreements, and safeguarding the company's interests by ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The Deputy General Counsel will also be involved in developing and delivering legal education, interpreting policies, and may be called upon to provide legal counsel on a variety of other issues. Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, be licensed to practice law in the State of Delaware or eligible for licensure, and have more than 10 years of recent legal experience with a focus on specific areas such as real estate, commercial transactions, or intellectual property. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, diverse environment. Preferred qualifications include experience in a general counsel's office, in-house legal experience, and expertise in legal matters relevant to higher education or non-profit organizations. The ideal candidate will have a high level of ethical standards, a strong client service orientation, and the capacity to thrive in a demanding, dynamic legal practice.

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University of Delaware