Attorney - General Counsel's Office (Penn State Health)
Company websitepsu.edu (Penn State University, opens in new tab)
Base salary $150,204 to $232,776
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range College of Medicine
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- LocationCollege of Medicine
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (59 min ago) · observed since
About this job
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Office of General Counsel, Penn State Health, provides legal counsel and representation to Penn State Health (PSH) and its affiliates on a broad array of healthcare related matters, with duties to include:
- Research the law and provide legal advice, consultation, and representation to PSH and its affiliates
- Advise on, negotiate, draft, edit, review, and execute legal documents including contracts, agreements, memoranda, correspondence, responses, and notices
- Evaluate claim merit before litigation, and assist outside counsel during litigation
- Work with General Counsel to define strategies for defending Penn State Health, or for filing actions on behalf of Penn State Health
- Advise when matters require outside counsel retention, and retain and supervise outside counsel
- Assist in developing institutional policies, procedures, and programs
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Represent the Office of General Counsel on system-wide committees
- Keep abreast of changes in the law; review new statutes, regulations, and opinions
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Juris Doctor (JD)
3+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
Licensed Attorney - Pennsylvania Board of Law ExaminersBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $150,204.00 - $232,776.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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Source: Penn State University on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($150,204) is above 40% of the 1,974 Legal roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $165,000; the middle half runs from $131,075 to $205,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Attorney - General Counsel's Office (Penn State Health) (this listing) | $150,204 - $232,776 |
| Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Research and Development Engineer | $146,040 - $318,840 |
| Data Engineer – Data Architecture for Data Science & Machine Learning | $146,040 - $318,840 |
| Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Research and Development Engineer | $146,040 - $318,840 |
| Manufacturing Technology Engineer | $140,004 - $265,704 |
| Operations Research and Development Engineer | $140,004 - $231,000 |
| Electro-Optics Materials and Device Engineer | $140,004 - $265,704 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-01
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: College of Medicine
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $150,204.00 - $232,776.00.
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