General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate will be responsible for managing the institution’s legal affairs. He/she provides legal advice to the Board, President, and administrators, manages matters in litigation, and supervises external counsel. Advise the University’s senior administration and academic and administrative offices on a broad range of legal issues, including complex transactional matters, employment and labor law, student affairs, academic affairs, intellectual property, statutory and regulatory compliance, and other matters; Provide legal support to the Board, President, and administrators, including legal advice and opinion letters and preparing legal documents that support the university and its mission; Oversee matters in litigation and coordinate institutional response to legal claims and commercial disputes; Work proactively to protect the university from legal exposure; Assist with legal and negotiation issues with faculty, conduct with students, and personnel matters; Assist with bequests to the university, trust documents, grants, and special programs/partnerships; Review and assist with construction and architectural agreements, multimedia rights agreements, leases, vendor agreements, and other business contracts; Provide advice on corporate governance and other legal issues raised by the Board and university administration; Provide legal coordination and advice on immigration and employment related issues; Advise on academic issues and policies such as intellectual property, domain ownership and licensing and academic and disciplinary appeals; Assist in the development and review of university policy and procedure; Operate the university’s in-house law office; provide supervision and direction to Legal Assistant/Contracts Administrator and Legal Administrative Assistant; Considered Essential Personnel whose physical presence is required on campus and must also be prepared to address those functions remotely (from off-campus) as needed when operations are restricted or the campus is closed; Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment; Perform other duties as assigned. Should have outstanding academic credentials; Superior oral and written communication skills; Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Proven ability to work collaboratively with other professionals; Experience in independently managing complex legal issues; Commitment to diversity; A record of exemplary personal and professional integrity; The ability to provide practical and timely decisions as appropriate and necessary; Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office and use of internet and e-mail; Able to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business on a regular basis. Should have a Law degree (J.D.) from an ABA accredited institution; admission to and in good standing with the NYS Bar; 7-10 years’ experience in legal practice: Experience in the field of higher education law is preferred; Experience with litigation, labor and employment, and/or transactional matters in the context of higher education or other non-profit institutions is strongly preferred; Valid New York State driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria; Position may require travel.

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