Associate General Counsel, Higher Education

Colby College; Colby (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal guidance across a broad spectrum of issues, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management in a scholarly environment. You will support leadership, faculty, and staff, collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel to develop practical policies and handling contracts and litigation matters.

The role emphasizes service, collaboration, and a commitment to higher education, with opportunities for growth and occasional

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with 3–5 years’ relevant experience.
• Licensed to practice in Maine or committed to obtaining Maine licensure within two years.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills for higher education contexts.
• Ability to develop practical recommendations and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for leadership, staff, and students.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends when institutional needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to College leadership and departments on a broad range of matters.
• Collaborate with General Counsel to research and craft legal strategies.
• Advise on compliance with higher education regulations and employment law.
• Assist with litigation support, contracts, and regulatory reviews.
• Develop and deliver training and resources on legal/compliance issues.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage related processes.

Skills

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Contract review

Risk management

Policy development

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Higher education experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Maine bar admission or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

NetDocuments

Gemini

NotebookLM

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Colby College seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal guidance across a broad spectrum of issues, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management in a scholarly environment. You will support leadership, faculty, and staff, collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel to develop practical policies and handling contracts and litigation matters.

The role emphasizes service, collaboration, and a commitment to higher education, with opportunities for growth and occasional