Employment Law - General Attorney in New York City, NY

15-15 yrs required

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Salary Information:

Salary range of $450,000 - $575,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Relocation assistance available.

Job Title: Vice President & General Counsel
Experience: 15 years
Department: Legal Counsel
Salary: $450,000 - $575,000 per year
Firm: Reputed Private Jesuit Research University in New York City

H1: Vice President & General Counsel at Reputed Private Jesuit Research University in New York City
H2: Chief Legal Strategist and Advisor for Higher Education Institution

Position Summary:
- Reporting directly to the University President, the Vice President & General Counsel (GC) will serve as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor for all legal matters impacting the University.
- The GC will be responsible for navigating the complex legal landscape of higher education, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding the institution's integrity and reputation.
- This executive position requires a dynamic and experienced legal expert who can handle a wide range of legal challenges, from regulatory compliance and labor & employment issues to crisis management.
- The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of higher education law and a strong awareness of how legal decisions can impact the University's mission and values.
- As a key member of the President's cabinet, the GC will play a pivotal role in shaping legal and policy decisions that influence the University's strategic direction and operational effectiveness.
- This role also involves collaborating with various departments to provide legal insights that support the University's academic and administrative goals.

About the President:
- Tania Tetlow, the current President of ****, is a legal scholar with a background in equal protection and criminal law.
- With her strong Jesuit roots, Tetlow is the first layperson and first woman to lead the University in its history.
- She is building upon the University's strengths in the humanities, social sciences, business, and law, as well as its prime location in New York City.
- Tetlow has previously served as President of Loyola University New Orleans and as a senior vice president and chief of staff at Tulane University.

About the Office of Legal Counsel:
- The Office of Legal Counsel provides legal advice and services to the University in support of its mission and goals.
- The office ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and works to minimize risks and support informed decision-making by management.
- It also manages outside legal services and oversees the University's response to legal actions.
- The office serves as a resource for educating University leaders on legal and regulatory changes affecting higher education.

Essential Functions:
- Serves as the chief legal advisor to the President, Board of Trustees, and senior administration on a wide range of legal issues, including governance, compliance, policy development, contracts, employment and labor law, litigation, and risk management.
- Leads the Office of the General Counsel and manages a team of attorneys and support staff.
- Educates University leaders on legal and regulatory changes and assists in developing and revising University policies.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex agreements and contracts.
- Develops and executes strategies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Guides strategies and provides counsel on intellectual property protections and employment law matters.
- Directs legal risk mitigation strategies and oversees the University's response to legal actions.
- Counsels the Board of Trustees on University bylaws and governance best practices.
- Manages outside counsel and legal expenses.
- Fosters relationships with external legal entities and serves as a University liaison on legal affairs.

Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in employment and labor law.
- Must be licensed or able to obtain a license to practice law in the State of New York.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills in managing legal issues in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with legal technology and tools, including legal research platforms, e-discovery, cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI in legal practice.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education law or a related field.
- Experience leading a legal team handling a variety of legal issues.

Salary Information:
- Salary range of $450,000 - $575,000 per year, based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Relocation assistance available.

In summary, the Vice President & General Counsel at **** is a highly influential and critical role in the University's leadership team. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, particularly in higher education, and a strong understanding of the University's mission and values. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work at a reputable and prestigious institution.

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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and their families.

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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Legal