Assistant/Associate Counsel - Higher Education Governance

The State University of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State University of New York's Office of General Counsel in Albany, NY seeks an Assistant or Associate Counsel to provide day-to-day legal services to a state-operated campus and system-wide matters. The role requires JD, NY Bar admission, strong writing and research, and the ability to manage multiple matters with discretion.

Salary ranges reflect Assistant and Associate levels and SUNY benefits. Limited telecommuting may be available; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent.
• Admission to NY State Bar or eligible within six months.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice for campus and SUNY System wide matters.
• Draft, review, and revise agreements, policies, and memos.
• Support governance, ethics, records, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct legal research and supply statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Assist with SUNY policies, procedures, and cross-campus initiatives.

Skills

Juris Doctor

NY Bar

Legal research

Legal writing

Multitasking

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The State University of New York's Office of General Counsel in Albany, NY seeks an Assistant or Associate Counsel to provide day-to-day legal services to a state-operated campus and system-wide matters. The role requires JD, NY Bar admission, strong writing and research, and the ability to manage multiple matters with discretion.

Salary ranges reflect Assistant and Associate levels and SUNY benefits. Limited telecommuting may be available; travel as needed.