Rice University
Assistant General Counsel (Finance)
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Position Summary
Nobel Prizes. MacArthur "Genius Grants." Poets Laureate. Groundbreaking cancer research. A world-class opera hall . An unmatched culture of care . The habits and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The celebration of our multicultural and multinational community in the heart of the nation's most diverse city.
In the Office of General Counsel, we serve a preeminent research university whose excellence is established and whose ambitions, under President Reginald DesRoches , are courageous, transformational, and global. For its students, for learning and discovery, and for the world, Rice University's moment has arrived.
To help us rise to the moment, we seek an attorney with a strong background in, and principal focus on, intellectual property (including patents, trademark, and copyrights) and related experience in sponsored research and licensing agreements, technology transfer, and/or research-related matters, including research compliance.
But no single day is typical for a top-tier research university, so our commitment is to provide or, when necessary, develop the substantive expertise our clients need. Therefore, the ideal candidate will also have the experience and versatility to solve problems in other areas of practice, including contracts, general business law, nonprofit law, and corporate law. As a team, we value excellent attention to detail, versatility, discretion, and curiosity. Our collective aim is to represent Rice with the highest standards of civility, courtesy, and creativity.
The ideal candidate has at least 4 years' experience with a strong substantive background in intellectual property, including patents, trademark and copyright.
Workplace Requirements
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice Policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
This is a full-time, benefits position, and the hiring range is $175,000 - $200,000 annually; pay will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
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