Assistant General Counsel

Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University

$147K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution, currently licensed to practice in New Jersey.
  • 4-6 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in litigation or employment law.
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong judgment and interpersonal abilities for collaboration in a small office environment.
  • Willingness to develop expertise in areas of higher education law.

Responsibilities

  • Practice as a generalist in various legal matters at a nonprofit research university.
  • Focus on employment and labor law, contract negotiation, and drafting.
  • Handle litigation and ensure regulatory compliance related to data privacy/IT.
  • Address issues pertaining to athletics, student affairs, and 501(c)(3) organizations.
  • Collaborate across departments within the decentralized university framework.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility.
  • Opportunity to grow as a higher education attorney.
  • Engage with a dynamic university community.
  • Supportive and collegial office culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Stevens Institute of Technology is accepting applications for the position of Assistant General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel. This is an opportunity to practice as a generalist for a successful nonprofit research university in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

Opportunity to practice as a generalist for a successful nonprofit research university located in Hoboken NJ. Practice to include a wide variety of matters with a focus on employment and labor law, negotiation and drafting of a wide range of contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance and data privacy/IT. Other relevant areas include athletics, student affairs, and the laws relating to 501(c)(3) organizations and fundraising. Must have strong experience in one or more areas and be eager to develop expertise in other areas. Excellent opportunity for someone committed to becoming, or developing as, a higher education attorney and interested in being part of a dynamic university community. Small fast-paced collegial office with a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Requirements:
  • A law degree from an accredited institution and current admission to practice law in good standing in the State of New Jersey.
  • Four to six years of relevant experience in the active practice of law, including significant experience in litigation and/or employment law, as well as experience or interest in one or more of the other practice areas described above.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively within a small office and across a larger decentralized university community.


Location: Hybrid

Application Process:
  • To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume.
  • References will be requested at a later stage.


Department
Office of General Counsel & Secretary
Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $147,000.00 - $200,933.33. This range represents the University's good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:
Benefits Guidebook

General Submission Guidelines:

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

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