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Overview:Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
Reporting to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel and the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Labor and Employment, or in their absence the Assistant Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel is a lawyer who plays a role within the Office of the Executive Vice President and General Counsel (“OGC”), which typically is demonstrated by assuming responsibility for sensitive legal matters with significant University-wide implications. These include arbitrations, Public Employment Relations Commission matters, wage and hour guidance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Charges and other state and federal agency matters, labor negotiations, Department of Labor matters, and employment counseling. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for analyzing pending legislation and regulations to determine their potential impact on the university and serving as counsel to central administration, campus, and school leadership and serving on committees regarding the foregoing. At the direction of the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will provide efficient and relevant legal advice to all University clients who seek assistance from OGC in matters relating to the aforementioned areas of expertise.
The Assistant General Counsel is a member of the Labor and Employment Group. This attorney will work in a variety of areas, with a focus on providing advice, counsel, and representation in labor and employment matters.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Equipment Utilized
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
Reporting to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel and the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Labor and Employment, or in their absence the Assistant Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel is a lawyer who plays a role within the Office of the Executive Vice President and General Counsel (“OGC”), which typically is demonstrated by assuming responsibility for sensitive legal matters with significant University-wide implications. These include arbitrations, Public Employment Relations Commission matters, wage and hour guidance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Charges and other state and federal agency matters, labor negotiations, Department of Labor matters, and employment counseling. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for analyzing pending legislation and regulations to determine their potential impact on the university and serving as counsel to central administration, campus, and school leadership and serving on committees regarding the foregoing. At the direction of the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will provide efficient and relevant legal advice to all University clients who seek assistance from OGC in matters relating to the aforementioned areas of expertise.
The Assistant General Counsel is a member of the Labor and Employment Group. This attorney will work in a variety of areas, with a focus on providing advice, counsel, and representation in labor and employment matters.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Works in a variety of areas, with a primary focus on handling labor and employment matters, such as collective negotiations, wage and hour counseling, civil rights cases, labor arbitrations, internal investigations, and EEOC/DCR/PERC/DOL and other state and federal agency matters. Provides advice and counsel to University Departments on a wide variety of legal issues that affect a public institution of higher education; provide training and preventative law presentations for Rutgers University staff; provide advice, education, and counsel regarding FERPA, EERA, NJLAD, CEPA, Title VII, Title IX and other employment laws, subpoenas, and other higher education legal issues; and provide advice and guidance pertaining to drafting and reviewing University-wile policies and procedures.
- Analyzes and evaluates pending legislation and regulations to determine if they apply to the University and, if so, their impact on the University.
- Handles other duties, as assigned by the GC, Deputy General Counsels, or Assistant Deputy General Counsels.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Law degree (JD, LLM) from an accredited law school.
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience, especially in the area of labor and employment.
- Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Member, in good standing, of the New Jersey State Bar (or ability to become admitted within one year of hire).
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage relationships with multiple clients.
- Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
- Effective leadership skills with the ability to participate in innovation and change, strategic thinking and problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal presentation.
- Relevant experience overseeing group projects or assignments.
- Ability to work independently but also collaboratively in a large organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience representing or working in-house at public entities, particularly New Jersey public entities or public or private higher-education institutions, or, relevant experience working in-house in another setting where the main responsibility was handling the legal areas noted in the description.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities and objectives.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the Office of the Executive Vice president and General Counsel and with other staff within the broader University administration.
- NetDocuments (electronic document management systems).
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Westlaw – online legal research software.
- CounselLink – e-Billing Software.