Campus Counsel — Higher Education Contracts & Policy

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University seeks an Assistant or Associate Campus Counsel to support SUNY System Administration and provide legal guidance to the campus. Located in Albany, the role covers contracts, procurement, real estate, student affairs, policy, and compliance across the SUNY system.

The attorney will work under the Chief Campus Counsel and collaborate with OGC colleagues to deliver timely legal services to the University and its stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school or foreign equivalent.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility within six months of appointment.
• Minimum two years of legal practice; three years for Associate Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on contracts, procurement, real estate, leases, and data use agreements.
• Provide legal advice on student affairs, governance, compliance, and institutional policies.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, litigation-related matters, and cross‑SUNY coordination.
• Advise campus leadership and administrators and coordinate with OGC colleagues.

Skills

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

New York Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Binghamton University seeks an Assistant or Associate Campus Counsel to support SUNY System Administration and provide legal guidance to the campus. Located in Albany, the role covers contracts, procurement, real estate, student affairs, policy, and compliance across the SUNY system.

The attorney will work under the Chief Campus Counsel and collaborate with OGC colleagues to deliver timely legal services to the University and its stakeholders.