Chief Counsel & AVP for Legal, Global Higher Education

NYU; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Legal. This senior role involves managing the legal department, providing counsel on governance and compliance, and overseeing contract negotiations. The ideal candidate must hold a JD or LLM and have at least 12 years of relevant legal experience in higher education or corporate practice. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, alongside a deep understanding of local and international legal frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in higher education or corporate legal practice.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international laws affecting academic institutions.
• Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the legal department.
• Provide expert legal counsel to senior leadership.
• Oversee policy development and contract negotiations.
• Manage external legal counsel efficiently.
• Develop training and compliance programs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Master of Laws (LLM)

Job description

A prestigious university in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Legal. This senior role involves managing the legal department, providing counsel on governance and compliance, and overseeing contract negotiations. The ideal candidate must hold a JD or LLM and have at least 12 years of relevant legal experience in higher education or corporate practice. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, alongside a deep understanding of local and international legal frameworks.