"Associate General Counsel"

Overview

Yale University seeks an Associate General Counsel to support the university in a wide range of areas, including civil rights, student affairs, disciplinary proceedings, litigation and employment matters, and other related areas of practice. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a litigation-focused area and other relevant practical experience in a well-recognized, reputable law firm or a university, corporate, government or non-profit in-house legal department.

Responsibilities include:

1. Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice to a diverse client base.
2. Interpret federal and state regulations, university policies and procedures and contracts.
3. Advise on revision of university policies and processes in response to legal and regulatory developments.
4. Negotiate settlements and draft and interpret agreements related to the employment of faculty and staff.
5. Defend the university in federal and state investigations and administrative proceedings.
6. Advise the university on the application of university policies to student, staff or faculty misconduct.
7. Research and draft memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues affecting the university.
8. Serve as legal liaison to specific operational departments.
9. Monitor developments in relevant areas of the law by keeping current on legal literature, networking with other attorneys, and attending conferences and seminars.
10. Support effective and efficient use and management of outside counsel.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Outstanding analytical, negotiating, drafting and writing ability.
2. Pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
3. Innovative thinking that adds value for clients and finds creative solutions to complex legal issues.
4. Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels including fellow attorneys, human resources, student affairs and finance professionals, professors and physicians, and university administrators.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment.
6. High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Experience with federal and state regulatory bodies on the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations, and administrative codes. Experience with civil rights laws.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Interprets legal regulations and University policies and procedures.
2. Assists in the handling of administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts.
3. Negotiates, reviews, drafts and interprets contracts.
4. Negotiates and drafts the settlement of claims and/or litigation.
5. Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues.
6. Represents the University in discussions and negotiations.
7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

J.D. and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related area.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of, or within one year of, hire.