Associate General Counsel

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Provide legal advice and services to the Office of Business and Finance, including the Office of the Treasurer, Office of Investments, and Office of the University Bursar .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-Level💰 $151,300 - $197,650 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on governance, banking, financial services, and sophisticated business transactions. Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex legal instruments while managing outside counsel and conducting legal research.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Ohio Bar MembershipLegal ResearchContract Drafting and NegotiationBusiness and Commercial Transactions Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceContract ReviewMergers and AcquisitionsSecurities LawDebt and Capital FormationPublic Equity InvestmentsVenture CapitalPrivate Equity FinancingHedge FundReal Estate and Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Ohio Attorney General's Office Approval

Industry Keywords

Business OperationsGeneral Business LawLimited Partnership AgreementsSide LettersOutside Counsel Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice and services to the Office of Business and Finance, including the Office of the Treasurer, Office of Investments, and Office of the University Bursar
Advise department heads and administrators on governance, banking and financial services, debt, capital formation, mergers & acquisitions, and securities law
Advise on domestic and international investments in public equity, venture capital, private equity financings, hedge fund, real estate and infrastructure, and high-grade bond funds
Review and recommend on existing and proposed general business operations, including the university energy concession
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal instruments, including sophisticated limited partnership agreements and accompanying side letters
Conduct and supervise legal research
Manage outside counsel
Initiate and implement special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Member of the Ohio bar or eligible to practice law in the State of Ohio within one year or less
Approval of the Ohio Attorney General's Office prior to hire and appointment to serve as an Assistant Attorney General of Ohio
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in a law firm or corporation focused on sophisticated business and commercial transactions
Must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa
Successful completion of a background check; drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process