Assistant General Counsel

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join their dynamic university community. The successful candidate will be a transactional generalist with a focus on overseeing the university-wide contract management process. This role involves providing strategic legal advice on a wide range of matters, including compliance, risk management, real estate, international programs, intellectual property, privacy, information security, research administration, and university governance. The Assistant General Counsel will also be responsible for institutional policy development, and compliance oversight, and will serve as lead counsel on legal aspects of international agreements and programs. The position requires a zealous commitment to higher education and the ability to partner effectively across the university to manage legal issues and support the institution's goals. Applicants must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited institution, be admitted to practice law in good standing in the State of New York, and have at least 5 years of broad-based contracting agreement experience, preferably in a university setting. The ideal candidate will have a diverse legal background, with experience or a strong interest in areas such as information security, intellectual property, sponsored research, and privacy. The role demands the ability to manage a high volume of contractual agreements, conduct legal research, and stay current on legal developments in the higher education sector. The Assistant General Counsel will be expected to perform all responsibilities with accuracy, efficiency, and high quality, and to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies faced by universities.