Associate General Counsel, Higher Education Compliance

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide regulatory and compliance legal counsel across the university, focusing on federal and state education oversight and related agencies. You will work with the Office of the General Counsel and report to the Deputy General Counsel, serving as a primary liaison to outside counsel on regulatory issues and investigations.

The role supports accreditation, enrollment-related offices, and civil rights compliance, requiring a juris

Qualifications

• Strong regulatory analysis skills in higher education.
• Experience with US Department of Education and other agencies is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication with senior administrators.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to university leadership on regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on investigations and compliance.
• Support campus compliance initiatives across multiple offices.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Higher education law

Oral and written communication

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tennessee licensure eligible within 12 months

Tools

Document creation software

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks an Associate General Counsel to provide regulatory and compliance legal counsel across the university, focusing on federal and state education oversight and related agencies. You will work with the Office of the General Counsel and report to the Deputy General Counsel, serving as a primary liaison to outside counsel on regulatory issues and investigations.

The role supports accreditation, enrollment-related offices, and civil rights compliance, requiring a juris