Position Title: Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel and strategic decision-making support to the President, Board, and senior leadership on all legal matters pertinent to an independent, private higher education institution with a wide array of academic programs.
- Serve as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees and provide strategic legal counsel and guidance to the Board of Trustees on a wide range of legal matters including corporate governance, executive compensation, tax, not-for-profit law, risk management, and litigation involving the university.
- Advise and provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding policy changes based on current case law and applicable statutory and regulatory framework, and assist the University in the development, preparation, and review of related policies and procedures, with the ability to communicate clearly the legal implications of policy and business decisions.
- Lead the Office of General Counsel with agility and in a manner that supports the University’s strategic plan, mission, and core values effectively, while also sustaining motivation and the unity of the team.
- Negotiate collective bargaining agreements, advise, and represent the University in all aspects of labor relations.
- Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with the various constituent administrative units, schools, their faculties, and academic administration.
- Oversee the delivery of exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing.
- Display a solutions-oriented approach to legal problem-solving; assist senior leadership in identifying and monitoring potential legal issues, and in developing solutions that reduce risk.
- All other responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- . from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law and membership in good standing in at least one . jurisdiction with the ability to obtain admission to the New York bar.
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house counsel, or higher education setting in roles of increasing scope and responsibility.
- Experience leading teams and advising senior executives and boards.
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships of trust with senior management and other stakeholders.
- Proven experience in handling complex legal matters, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing litigation, and ensuring legal compliance across all areas of an organization.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make complex decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
- Preferred: Higher education experience, preferably with a Division I athletics program.
- Preferred: Current license to practice law in New York.
Salary Information:
- Salary Range: $425,000 - $450,000, plus University provided vehicle.
- **Members Only** provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education.
- In addition to the salary offered, a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions are provided.
- Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
