Senior General Counsel, Higher Education & Strategy

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition grant

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, seeks an Associate/Senior General Counsel to deliver timely, practical legal advice to trustees and senior leaders. The role manages a broad portfolio across governance, employment, IP, contracts, and athletics in a highly regulated environment.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will exercise sound judgment, coordinate with campus units, and may supervise attorneys or project teams while advancing the university's academic

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited school required.
• Active bar admission in good standing; NJ reciprocity or examination within 6 months.
• Minimum four years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing complex matters.
• Experience in university/higher education law preferred.
• Experience with college athletics preferred.
• Familiarity with NJ and Northeastern U.S. laws preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical legal advice to trustees, senior leaders and units.
• Manage a broad portfolio of legal matters in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Collaborate across the institution and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Supervise attorneys, legal professionals, or project teams when needed.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Negotiation

Oral communication

Relationship management

Independent judgment

Project coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, seeks an Associate/Senior General Counsel to deliver timely, practical legal advice to trustees and senior leaders. The role manages a broad portfolio across governance, employment, IP, contracts, and athletics in a highly regulated environment.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will exercise sound judgment, coordinate with campus units, and may supervise attorneys or project teams while advancing the university's academic