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University of Rochester · 4 days ago

Associate Counsel

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $211K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive community and is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide legal services and advice concerning higher education. This role includes advising on various legal matters, drafting and negotiating contracts, and supporting university stakeholders in compliance with laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts and provides legal advice related thereto, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, construction contracts, research contracts, and procurement contracts, and other business related agreements

Provides oral and written legal advice and assistance to university officers and administrators in a timely manner, regarding a broad range of state and federal laws and regulations and University policies affecting University business and compliance that are not otherwise covered by the Office of Counsel staff assigned to medical center matters or labor and employment matters

Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents, and advises key stakeholders on legal matters with oversight from more senior counsel members. Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports. Completes assigned portions of projects with oversight from more senior counsel members

Delivers reports to the Office of Counsel and contributes and delivers legal educational presentations for faculty and staff; maintains and improves personal legal expertise by following developments in the law and participating in continuing legal education in areas relevant to the operations of an institute of higher education

Drafts, reviews, and revises University policies under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel or more senior counsel members. Provides consultation to key stakeholders at the University. Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports

With approval of the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, works with and coordinates work of outside counsel and/or consultants on legal matters, including litigation matters and disputes in which the University is a party

Serves on committees as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLegal experienceContract negotiationNYS corporate lawLegal researchAnalytical skillsEthicsProfessionalismCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

Juris Doctorate

5 years of relevant legal experience

New York State bar admission or eligibility for registration in New York to work for the University as in-house counsel, with commitment to become licensed in NYS upon hire

Ability to efficiently and competently review and advise on contracts in a timely manner

Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated ability and judgment in the timely, effective transmission of information

Strong writing skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent analytical and problem‐solving skills

Ability to prioritize work independently and complete projects in a timely manner

Ability to handle a wide variety of legal issues and learn new and developing areas of law that impact University business

Exercises good judgment in determining issues that should be elevated to supervisors

Demonstrates the highest degree of ethics and professionalism

Preferred

Experience working in a university, college, educational institution, or with an organization that includes an academic medical center

Experience coordinating complex transactions and knowledge of NYS corporate law

General familiarity with the following areas: student affairs (FERPA, Title IX, academic and non-academic discipline, disability accommodations and ADA compliance, local, state and federal civil rights laws affecting admissions, financial aid and programs, athletics, study abroad), faculty affairs (tenure, academic freedom, grievances), copyright and intellectual property, general liability/risk management, charitable giving