Description:
DescriptionThe Associate University Counsel assists the University Counsel in managing the legal representation of the University. The role handles responsibilities relative to an extensive range of University legal matters with a special emphasis on labor and personnel issues, compliance, litigation and dispute resolution, internal investigations, contract review, preparation and negotiation, student affairs, institutional policies and matters relating to administrators, deans, faculty and staff.
Position Duties:
Supervision Exercised:
Periodically assigns projects to attorneys, administrative support staff, and student employees, supervising completion of same.
Position Qualifications:
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.
Summary
Position Duties:
- Assists the University Counsel in managing the legal representation of the University.
- Handles responsibilities relative to an extensive range of University legal matters with a special emphasis on labor and personnel issues, compliance, litigation and dispute resolution, internal investigations, contract review, preparation and negotiation, student affairs, institutional policies and matters relating to administrators, deans, faculty and staff.
- Provides guidance and legal counsel to senior leadership at the University on a variety of legal matters.
- Drafts, reviews, and recommends approval of policies to support legal compliance throughout the University.
- Participates in contract negotiations on behalf of the University.
- Manages Counsel's Office in the General Counsel's Absence.
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Supervision Exercised:
Periodically assigns projects to attorneys, administrative support staff, and student employees, supervising completion of same.
Position Qualifications:
- JD degree, admitted to the New York State Bar (or immediately eligible for admission).
- 10+ years of practice in a quality legal environment, or which at least five years should be in field of education law or related practice.
- Strong academic background.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.
Summary
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
