Assistant General Counsel - Research, Tech & Privacy

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel on transactional matters across research, technology, and privacy. The role supports OVPRI, SPA, and IT units, with potential advisory work on AI-related policies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with university leaders, manage urgent matters, and contribute to risk mitigation while upholding university policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and licensed in Tennessee or eligible within 12 months.
• Strong regulatory and compliance experience in higher education or large institutions.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and communicate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on transactional matters across research, technology, and privacy.
• Assist in development of data and research compliance regimes and policies.
• Ensure actions comply with laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Collaborate with leaders across the university and support multiple university units.
• Advise on data privacy, information security, and AI-related governance.
• Contribute to training and education through seminars and written guidance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal counsel

Data governance

Information security

AI governance

Sponsored programs experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel on transactional matters across research, technology, and privacy. The role supports OVPRI, SPA, and IT units, with potential advisory work on AI-related policies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with university leaders, manage urgent matters, and contribute to risk mitigation while upholding university policies and applicable laws.