Attorney- Philanthropy/Estates and Wills (Remote/Hybrid considered)

General Counsel Office

The University of Missouri System, located in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of attorney in the Office of the General Counsel. This position will be based in the Office of the General Counsel in Columbia, Missouri and will report directly to the General Counsel. The University of Missouri System consists of four academic campuses located in Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla and St. Louis, and the University Health System. The System has more than 75,000 students and 24,000 employees.

Responsibilities for this position include general representation of the University in a variety of areas, with particular emphasis on charitable gift law (including outright gifts of all types, deferred gifts under the Internal Revenue Code, donor restrictions, cy press actions, trusts, wills, and the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act), and contract review. This attorney also will contribute to the other legal work of the office, including training for University personnel on a range of topics and performing additional responsibilities assigned by the General Counsel. To perform the job successfully, an individual should have a broad range of skills along with the knowledge and experience to; advise a public charity on all issues related to acceptance and administration of gifts, including all types of outright gifts and deferred gifts under the Internal Revenue Code, endowment administration, and litigation pertaining to gifts, wills and trusts; draft and review general contracts and other legal agreements; assist in proceedings and transactions that deal with gifts, trusts and wills; and assist other attorneys in the office in their representation of the University on a variety of matters.

The University provides a benefits package. Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/.

8a-5p, Monday - Friday, evenings and weekends as needed; Remote/Hybrid considered

A Juris Doctor or LLB degree from an ABA accredited law school and at least 8 years of experience with a significant specialized experience in at least one area. License to practice law in Missouri or eligible for admission to the Missouri Bar.

At least 8 years' experience is preferred with knowledge of federal, state and local laws. The candidate must have a law degree and be in good standing with all bars or bar associations and no prior disciplinary matters. Admission to Missouri Bar or eligibility for admission by reciprocity is necessary. At least eight years' experience is preferred with knowledge of federal, state and local laws, in particular those relating to the above-stated areas of law.

Salary Range: $165,000 - $205,000 per year
Grade: GGS-015
University Title: Counsel
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.$165,000 - $205,000

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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