Key Functions and Expected Performance: Provides regulatory compliance support and legal counsel to university offices that oversee and manage the conduct of research and technology commercialization; Advises on international research, "foreign influence," and research security; Reviews research, privacy, export security, and technology elements of supplier agreements and other proposed collaborations with external parties; Prepares comments on proposed federal, state, and local legislation and regulations that may affect the university; Serves as counsel to several university research- and information technology-focused committees, on topics including conflict of interest, research integrity & compliance, technology review committee, information security, IT risk, and data governance; Is knowledgeable of and maintains awareness of new legal and regulatory developments at the international, federal, state, and local level to provide counsel on the shifting legal and regulatory landscape, with a federal funding agency (NIH, NSF, DoD) policies and compliance; Provides advice on data privacy, institutional data governance, and artificial intelligence; Advises the chief information security officer related to data security and breach response; Collaborates with other university offices, including University Compliance Services, and Risk & Insurance Management, on investigations, instances of noncompliance, and corrective actions; Collaborates with university officials, offices, and departments to develop and provide legal education and support to the Vanderbilt community; Pursues professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in college and university law and in other related matters; and. Experience and Skills: At least 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law and a demonstrated ability to function independently in relevant subject matters; Ability to identify, analyze, and explain legal issues in a clear, timely, and thorough way to senior university administrators; Advanced oral and written communications skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; Experience with sponsored programs, grant applications, and government contracts, preferably in support of an institution of higher education; Willingness to learn new areas of law, or to apply prior legal practice to a higher education environment; Experience in regulatory analysis; Demonstrated ability to navigate a large, complex organization, including Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills; Strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and strategic ability; and.