Senior Counsel negotiating diverse commercial agreements for industry - leading quantum computing company. Collaborating with legal and internal teams while providing critical legal guidance.
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
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