Assistant General Counsel Job at Yale University, New Haven, CT

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  • Yale University
  • New Haven, CT

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel

University Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type: Full time

Duration Type: Regular

Compensation Grade: General Counsel

Wage Ranges: Click to see our Wage Ranges

Work Location: Central Campus

Worksite Address: 2 Whitney Avenue

New Haven, CT 06510

Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Searchable Job Family: Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5

Position Focus:

Yale University seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide advice and counsel to a diverse set of university departments on a range of legal, regulatory and policy matters. The position will include work across a variety of legal disciplines relevant to higher education, including advice on internal employment and student affairs processes, conducting investigations, overseeing litigation, managing disputes and policy development. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in a well-recognized law firm or a university, corporate or non-profit in-house legal department. Responsibilities include: Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice to a diverse client base. Support the adaptation of or additions to relevant university policies and processes in response to enacted statutory or regulatory changes. Research and draft memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues affecting the university. Prepare responses and document productions in government and other investigations. Monitor developments in relevant areas of the law by keeping current on legal literature, networking with other attorneys, and attending conferences and seminars. Support effective and efficient use and management of outside counsel. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

1. Interprets legal regulations and University policies and procedures. 2. Assists in the handling of administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts. 3. Negotiates, reviews, drafts and interprets contracts. 4. Negotiates and drafts the settlement of claims and/or litigation. 5. Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

J.D. and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related area.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Outstanding analytical, negotiating, drafting and writing ability.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proven ability in analytical thinking, and clear and organized oral and written communication.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment. High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels including fellow attorneys, human resources and finance professionals, professors and physicians, and university administrators.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

A minimum of 4 years of experience out of law school preferred. Although a broad skill set is desired, candidates with litigation experience are preferred.

Drug Screen: No

Health Screening: No

Background Check Requirements:

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:

Posting Disclaimer:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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Job Tags

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