About the role

  • Attorney handling higher education law and transactional work for the University in Albany, NY. Responsible for negotiating contracts, providing legal counsel, and representing the Office of General Counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing, drafting, researching, and negotiating University contracts
  • Identifying legal risks related to University contracts, and coordinating with the Office of Risk Management on mitigation strategies
  • Performing legal research in support of University initiatives in subject areas such as higher education law, intellectual property law, and labor and employment law
  • Providing legal advice and counsel to University staff and leadership
  • Identifying legal/compliance issues affecting the University and developing appropriate solutions
  • Drafting and revising University policies
  • Assisting the General Counsel with preparation for quarterly Board of Trustees’ meetings

Requirements

  • Must be an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar (or able to be admitted within nine months of appointment)
  • Minimum of one year of experience in legal practice (for Assistant Counsel) or four years of experience in legal practice (for Associate Counsel)
  • Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
  • Professional experience in higher education policy and/or contract law preferred; labor and employment, student affairs, compliance, intellectual property, and real estate experience a plus.

Benefits

  • The University provides equipment as well as a cell phone stipend

Job title

Associate Counsel, Assistant Counsel

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$95,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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