Job Abstract

Position Summary:

The Office of the General Counsel of Yeshiva University is seeking an Assistant General Counsel who will provide support to the Office of the General Counsel in connection with representing the legal interests of the University in relation to diverse areas of the law, including contracts, technology, litigation, regulatory, not-for-profit governance, trusts and estates, real estate and tax-related matters.

We are seeking a midlevel/experienced attorney who is self-motivated and inspired by our mission.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other business agreements
• Providing legal advice and guidance related to:
• • intellectual property issues
  • technology matters
  • not-for-profit, tax-exempt and board governance issues
  • education law
  • real estate
  • employment law
  • election law
  • litigation
  • procurement contracts
• Analyzing statutes, regulations and procedures; as well as advising on compliance matters, academic and education law matters
• Supervising responses to requests for information and subpoenas and overseeing litigation handled by outside counsel
• Communicating independently with outside counsel and representatives of outside agencies
• Overseeing the work of legal interns
• Assisting with donor agreements and trust/estate matters
• Assisting the General Counsel and Associate General Counsels in connection with various matters under their direction and oversight
• Performing other duties as assigned

Experience & Educational Background:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in New York state.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
• Excellent writing skills

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $150,000

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.