Associate General Counsel - Research

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Position Summary :

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate General Counsel- Research- Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities :

• Drafting, reviewing, and providing legal advice on negotiations related to sponsored and non-sponsored projects and related contracts, teaming agreements, clinical trial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreement, research collaboration agreements, memorandum of understanding agreements and any other research related agreement.
• Developing and reviewing template contracts and documents for units within the Division of Research.
• Providing legal advice and guidance on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing research activities, including biosafety, human subjects protection, animal welfare, financial conflicts of interest in research, research misconduct, foreign influence and export controls.
• Conducting legal research on emerging legal issues impacting research, such as data management and security, foreign influence, intellectual property, and open access publishing.
• Advising on the development, interpretation and implementation of all the university policies and procedures related to research.
• Serving as liaison between the university and external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and legal counsel, to negotiate and facilitate research collaborations and resolve legal disputes.
• Serving as liaison between the division and stakeholders on patent, copyright, and trademark law as needed.
• Advising the Office of the Vice President of Research, the Research Integrity Office, and the Office of Sponsored Programs, among other offices within the Division of Research, to ensure coordinated and consistent legal support for research activities.
• Monitoring changes in federal funding regulations and advising on their impact on university research programs.
• Drafting and reviewing research-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Advising on the development of technology control plans (TCPs) and other compliance measures to protect sensitive research and technology from unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Serving as a resource for researchers and administrators on legal issues related to research data management, storage, sharing, transfer and destruction.
• Participating in interdisciplinary research initiatives and partnerships to address legal and regulatory challenges in specific fields of study.
• Reviewing and advising on international research collaborations and agreements, including issues related to cross-border data transfers and intellectual property protection.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to university leadership on legal matters impacting research operations, including risk management, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to address research misconduct and promote the ethical conduct of research within the university.
• Providing guidance and assistance in investigating allegations of research misconduct, export control violations, and other compliance issues, ensuring prompt and thorough resolution in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Providing guidance and oversight on compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and agency policies regarding foreign influence in research, including those issued by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Defense (DoD).
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to address concerns related to foreign influence, including disclosure requirements for foreign collaborations, foreign travel, foreign financial interests, and foreign talent recruitment programs.
• Conducting risk assessments and investigations to identify potential instances of undisclosed foreign influence, conflicts of interest, or intellectual property theft.
• Advising university leadership, research administrators, and faculty on the legal implications of foreign collaborations and partnerships, including vetting of foreign entities and individuals, and assessing risks associated with international research activities.
• Reviewing and advising on grant proposals, research agreements, and other documents to ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency guidelines regarding foreign collaborations and disclosures.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to protect sensitive research information and intellectual property from unauthorized access or exploitation by foreign entities.
• Monitoring developments in federal regulations and agency policies related to foreign influence in research, and advising university stakeholders on changes that may impact university operations and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining extensive contact with faculty, staff, sponsoring agencies and their legal counsel, the DoR, Office of Compliance, and other University units relating to research administration.
• Assisting with conflict-of-interest reviews for research activity.
• Serving as legal counsel to University research oversight committees including, but not limited to, the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
• Providing guidance and direction to FAU personnel on decisions related to export control.
• Developing and advising the university's export control compliance program to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Developing and reviewing export control policies, procedures, guidelines and training including dissemination of information via website or other communication, to support compliance efforts and streamline processes for managing export-controlled activities throughout the University.
• Supporting various University committees and affiliated entities and performing general contract review and providing general transactional legal support, including for non-research or health related matters, legal research and any other duties assigned by the Vice President for Legal Affairs & General Counsel.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers :

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO / HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service
• Flexible work arrangement plans - https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / employee relations / flexwork.php
• Sick Leave Pool Program
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / documents / community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff / Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.

For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https : / / www.fau.edu / hr / benefits / index.php

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Minimum Qualifications :

Juris doctorate from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Five years of experience practicing in areas related to sponsored and non-sponsored Research matters, intellectual property, patent, copyright and trademark law, and / or export import laws and regulations.

Florida Bar license or eligible for admission within one year.

Salary :

$140,000 - $180,000 per year.

College or Department :

UGC : Office of University General Counsel (Daniel Alexander Jones (Z23123081))

Location : Boca Raton

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours :

Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline :

2024-10-25

Special Instructions to Applicant :

This position involves research or research-related support.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED :

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED :

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED :

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS :

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.

edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.