Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel – Part-time
The candidate reporting to the General Counsel of the College, provides advice to all College faculty and staff on legal and regulatory matters related to company’s activities, transactional matters, dispute resolution, human resources, investigations, and policy formulation, and conducts all necessary and appropriate related legal work. Some examples where legal guidance is provided include: Employment related matters, including disciplinary actions, terminations, discrimination and sexual harassment claims, FMLA, NYS Paid Family Leave, and ADA accommodations; Faculty-related matters, including appointments, grievances, non-reappointments, denial of promotions; Student-related matters, including Title IX/sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination; disciplinary cases; disability and academic accommodations and complaints; mental health issues; athletics issues; residence life issues, such as emotional support animals, and drug and alcohol use and abuse; Internal audit on reviews and investigations, including complaints received via the College’s Whistleblower hotline; Office of Campus Safety on matters relating to the safety and security of the College premises. Assists the General Counsel in other areas as needed, including but not limited to compliance, contracts, policy drafting and responding to subpoenas as needed. Must be an experienced attorney with the requisite legal background and interpersonal skills to function successfully in a senior, complex role, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant legal experience. Must hold a law degree, be a member in good standing of a state bar, and satisfy all applicable requirements for attorneys practicing law in New York.

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