University Counsel

Overview

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The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package and is headquartered in Long Beach, with responsibilities that include serving as the principal lawyer for assigned CSU campuses and handling systemwide matters. The position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office) with onsite work at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California. The incumbent is required to work in-person on certain dates at management’s discretion.

The anticipated salary hiring range is between $229,296 and $236,064 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University Counsel will be located in the headquarters office in Long Beach and assigned to a CSU campus or campuses to serve as the principal lawyer for that campus or campuses. In addition to campus responsibilities, the University Counsel will have responsibility for various systemwide matters and will be responsible to serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of law.

• Communicate directly with clients, supervisors, and colleagues in the Office of General Counsel.
• Provide full-spectrum legal advice to one or more assigned campuses. Work with litigation counsel to determine the overall trial and settlement strategy for litigated cases impacting the counsel’s assigned campuses.
• Provide timely updates to the General Counsel on all significant matters.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in specialized subject areas to serve as an office resource.
• Provide and coordinate legal services to assigned campuses and give advice, coordinate with others with expertise, handle administrative hearing and manage litigation. The University Counsel is expected to develop and maintain good communication with their campus Presidents and other key administrators and a good understanding of the politics and priorities unique to their campuses.
• The University Counsel will be assigned to an office practice team and will assume responsibility for assignments within that team function. May also be assigned responsibility to develop expertise in substantive legal areas.
• Expected to contribute to the mission of the office and will from time to time be asked to assume responsibilities outside of their principal functions.

• Admission to the California State Bar; graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of practice.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective strategies for handling complex University legal issues.
• Statewide travel will be required.

Application Period
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 10, 2025
. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply
Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application and upload your resume and a cover letter highlighting your legal experience. In addition, please submit two recent writing samples by email to ogcrecruit

Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at .

Title IX
Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www
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E-Verify
This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s…