Boston University

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, Office of the General Counsel

Boston University • $100K — $150K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Licensed or eligible for immediate licensure in Massachusetts.
  • Minimum of five years in a high-quality legal practice.
  • Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage diverse legal matters and provide counsel effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in litigation on behalf of the University in various courts and agencies.
  • Advise executive officers and University units on employment law and labor relations.
  • Conduct policy development in response to regulatory changes.
  • Supervise outside counsel's representation in legal matters.
  • Support academic and business units with legal guidance on time-sensitive projects.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with high-performing legal professionals.
  • Engagement in dynamic higher education legal matters.
  • Opportunities to influence University policy and practices.
  • Access to professional development in diverse areas of law.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Boston University seeks a creative, collaborative attorney to join the University's eleven-lawyer legal department. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, this position provides a unique opportunity for an attorney to participate in the dynamic environment of higher education and litigate matters on the University's behalf while in house. Qualified candidates must be well versed in employment law but will also be expected to advise executive officers and administrative and academic units of the University in other areas of law typical of a higher education practice. This attorney will represent, or oversee outside counsel's representation of, the University in state and federal court and before a range of administrative agencies in employment disputes, various discrimination matters, student-related matters, and business disputes.In addition to providing employment counsel to academic and business units and advising on labor relations matters involving the University's twelve unions, this attorney will advise on a variety of matters for the University including developing policies in response to regulatory changes and advising University committees and task forces.

Required Skills

  • Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed or eligible for immediate licensure to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials and a minimum of five years of experience in a high-quality legal practice.
  • They will have outstanding written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to our institutional mission and values.
  • Candidates must be able and willing to handle a broad range of legal matters, including multiple time-sensitive projects, high-profile matters, and routine day-to-day counseling.
  • The successful candidate will be able to analyze complex issues, exercise excellent judgment to provide practical, effective advice to a broad range of clients, and work both independently and in a collaborative environment on a team of high-performing legal professionals.


Specific experience in the following areas strongly preferred:

  • Substantial experience in all aspects of employment and labor law for both represented and non-represented employee populations, including counseling, defense of discrimination and other employment claims, labor grievances and arbitrations, and development of employment policies.
  • Experience in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, preferably with trial experience, in the areas of employment law, labor law and complex business disputes including commercial contracts.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new areas of law related to higher education as required by the needs of the office, including student-related issues, other areas of state and federal regulation, and transactional work.


Interested applicants must apply online to Job Tracking Code # [redacted]8 at www.bu.edu/hr/careers. For full consideration, please apply by July 27, 2026. In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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Education, Government & Non-Profit
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