Higher Ed Counsel - Policy & Litigation

University at Albany, SUNY; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany seeks an Associate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support to the campus, including advisory services on student matters, contracts, compliance, and policy development. The role reports to the Chief Campus Counsel, with responsibilities spanning litigation support and fiduciary risk management.

Applicants should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, NYS Bar admission, and at least five years of legal experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for immediate admission).
• A minimum of five (5) years of legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises on a wide range of legal issues pertaining to University business, its relationships with affiliated entities, and its administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts within New York State finance and procurement guidelines.
• Assist in UAlbany litigation, represented in state and federal proceedings, and provide support to regulatory compliance efforts.
• Developing and delivering training on key compliance issues.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Training delivery

Stakeholder communication

Education

J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school

Admission to NYS Bar in good standing

5+ years of legal experience

Job description

The University at Albany seeks an Associate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support to the campus, including advisory services on student matters, contracts, compliance, and policy development. The role reports to the Chief Campus Counsel, with responsibilities spanning litigation support and fiduciary risk management.

Applicants should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, NYS Bar admission, and at least five years of legal experience.