Job Description

Associate General Counsel

Office of Legal Counsel, Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:       

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel provides high-level legal advice and services to the University on a wide range of legal issues in the context of higher education.

 

Areas of practice include regulatory compliance, policy review, contract review, data security, immigration, and other transactional legal work.

 

Essential Functions        

• Prepares written responses to government agencies regarding employment and student issues.
• Provides legal advice relating to the review, drafting and negotiation of complex contracts across a variety of colleges and departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, facilities, athletics, marketing and communication, development and student enrollment. The Associate General Counsel will support the Office of Finance, specifically in the areas of risk, insurance, pension, tax and contracts.
• Oversees the preparation of immigration petitions and supporting documents, and provides legal advice on all aspects of immigration law affecting employees.
• Provides counsel on legal issues involving students, including Title IX compliance, athletics, admission and financial aid, disability accommodations, student records, and student discipline.
• Collaborates with appropriate University departments to develop, revise, and interpret internal University policies and procedures.
• Oversees the University’s policy bank and review process.
• Conducts legal research as directed regarding legal, policy, regulatory and compliance issues impacting higher education institutions.

 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

         

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school
• Must be licensed to practice law in New York State no later than one year after the Start Date.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit law.

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concept to non-legal professionals; strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $150,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $185,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

         

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8583

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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