Assistant General Counsel

Stevens Institute of Technology; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 147,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, invites applications for Assistant General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel. The role offers exposure to a broad generalist practice within a successful nonprofit research university.

The position emphasizes employment and labor law, contract drafting, litigation, regulatory compliance, and data privacy/IT, with opportunities to work on athletics, student affairs, and 501(c)(3) matters.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited institution and current admission to practice law in good standing in New Jersey.
• Four to six years of relevant practice experience including litigation and/or employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate in a small office and across a university community.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist legal services across employment, labor, contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance and data privacy/IT.
• Advise on matters related to athletics, student affairs, and 501(c)(3) fundraising law.
• Develop and negotiate contracts and agreements; handle risk assessment and regulatory issues.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Contracts

Data privacy

IT law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New Jersey Bar Admission

Job description

Stevens Institute of Technology is accepting applications for the position of Assistant General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel.

This is an opportunity to practice as a generalist for a successful nonprofit research university in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Opportunity to practice as a generalist for a successful nonprofit research university located in Hoboken NJ. Practice to include a wide variety of matters with a focus on employment and labor law, negotiation and drafting of a wide range of contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance and data privacy/IT. Other relevant areas include athletics, student affairs, and the laws relating to 501(c)(3) organizations and fundraising. Must have strong experience in one or more areas and be eager to develop expertise in other areas. Excellent opportunity for someone committed to becoming, or developing as, a higher education attorney and interested in being part of a dynamic university community. Small fast-paced collegial office with a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited institution and current admission to practice law in good standing in the State of New Jersey.
• Four to six years of relevant experience in the active practice of law, including significant experience in litigation and/or employment law, as well as experience or interest in one or more of the other practice areas described above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively within a small office and across a larger decentralized university community.

Location: Hybrid

Compensation

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $147,000.00 - $200,933.33. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials.

This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components.

For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at: Benefits Guidebook

EEO Statement

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure

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Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Stevens prepares its more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students for an increasingly complex and technology-centric world, leveraging finance, computing, engineering and the arts to confront the most challenging problems of our time with innovative teaching and research. The university is in the top 1% nationally of colleges with the highest-paid graduates.