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Associate Counsel or Assistant Counsel
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Excelsior University
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Albany, NY (Hybrid)
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Title: Associate Counsel or Assistant Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Excelsior University
Description: Excelsior University is seeking a mission-focused and innovative attorney to join the Office of General Counsel. The successful candidate will handle a high volume of standard and complex transactions, negotiate university contracts, and provide legal advice on matters including higher education law, intellectual property, labor and employment, and compliance. The role involves identifying legal risks, drafting university policies, and supporting the General Counsel with Board of Trustees preparations.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the New York State Bar (or eligible for admission within nine months). Assistant Counsel candidates require a minimum of one year of legal practice experience, while Associate Counsel candidates require at least four years. Experience in higher education policy or contract law is preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Fees: None
Application Link: Click here to apply
Contact Information: Not specified
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Excelsior University
Description: Excelsior University is seeking a mission-focused and innovative attorney to join the Office of General Counsel. The successful candidate will handle a high volume of standard and complex transactions, negotiate university contracts, and provide legal advice on matters including higher education law, intellectual property, labor and employment, and compliance. The role involves identifying legal risks, drafting university policies, and supporting the General Counsel with Board of Trustees preparations.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the New York State Bar (or eligible for admission within nine months). Assistant Counsel candidates require a minimum of one year of legal practice experience, while Associate Counsel candidates require at least four years. Experience in higher education policy or contract law is preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Fees: None
Application Link: Click here to apply
Contact Information: Not specified