Assistant General Counsel

Fordham University Portal; Rose Hill (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide high‑level legal services across the university, including student issues, contracts, Title IX, policy review, and data security. The role supports compliance and strategic guidance for academic and administrative units.

The position involves advising on a broad range of transactional matters, collaborating with finance and other departments, and translating complex legal concepts into actionable recommendations for non‑legal

Qualifications

• Provide high‑level legal advice on diverse issues in higher education.
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts across university departments.
• Advise on Title IX compliance, student records, and disability accommodations.
• Review policies and procedures; oversee policy bank and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare responses to government agencies regarding employment and student issues.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts across colleges and departments.
• Provide counsel on policy, regulatory, and compliance matters in higher education.
• Translate legal frameworks into strategic, actionable advice for non-legal staff.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract review

Policy interpretation

Data security

Employment law

Title IX

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant 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 student issues, Title IX, policy review, contract review, data security, immigration, employment 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, tax, and contracts. Serves as a primary legal contact for assigned University departments, offering strategic guidance that aligns legal requirements with academic and administrative goals. Provides counsel on legal issues involving students, including Title IX compliance, academic integrity, 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 Translates complex legal frameworks into strategic, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

Legal experience in higher education or nonprofit law.

Work Environment

Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.