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Harvard University · 2 days ago

Litigation Associate Attorney

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Harvard University is a prestigious institution dedicated to innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney responsible for providing legal counsel on complex litigation and investigations, supervising outside counsel, and representing the University in various legal matters.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing legal advice/counsel on litigation and governmental and internal investigations, and other areas of law relevant to the University’s mission and operations (e.g., corporate law, labor and employment issues, compliance, student and faculty affairs, University governance, research administration, etc.), often under tight deadlines

Representing the University in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other disputes in court or before other government agencies or legal authorities

Supervising outside counsel in handling litigation matters, governmental agency proceedings, and internal university proceedings and investigations in an efficient and cost-effective manner

Liaising between internal clients and external legal counsel on complex legal matters as necessary

Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations

Identifying, evaluating, and addressing issues of legal risk, including with respect to emerging legal areas and novel or unusual factual situations

Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies, and other documents

Qualification

Litigation experienceLegal research skillsAnalytical skillsWriting skillsJudicial clerkshipContract draftingNegotiation skillsJudgmentWork independentlyCooperative teamworkTime managementAdaptability

Required

JD; four to six years' experience in litigation or disputes law practice. Judicial clerkships may count toward years of experience

Admission to practice in Massachusetts or readiness to obtain admission to practice within one year

Strong research, analytical, and writing skills

Ability to manage a high volume docket and time-sensitive matters

Good judgment and ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others

Fluency in the litigation process, including factual investigation, discovery, motion practice, and trial and appellate procedure

Desire to devote substantial portion of working time to advising on University programs and activities, researching and analyzing a broad range of legal problems, handling litigation and other types of disputes, and drafting and reviewing various legal documents

Ability to manage a variety of legal matters that may arise at a large research university in addition to litigation and disputes

Ability to provide legal advice on a timely basis, sometimes based on limited information and precedent

Ability to adapt existing approaches to novel issues