Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Associate General Counsel

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Legal

Department
General Counsel

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Associate General Counsel for the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).

Reporting into the GC, the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel - Transactional Group ("DGC"), and/or the Chief of Staff of the General Counsel's Office ("COS"), the Associate General Counsel for the Transactional Group should have a strong general transactional experience, particularly in research, intellectual property and licensing, technology transfer and commercialization, data rights, procurement, corporate governance, real estate, and ethical and conflict-of-interest issues. The position involves independent management of complex commercial transactions and negotiation and drafting of license agreements, procurement contracts and competitive solicitation documents (RFPs), and a variety of other contracts, as well as the provision of legal advice to all University clients on a quick turnaround. In addition to the core areas above, this attorney handles a wide range of transactional work, from equipment purchases to complex multi-institutional collaborations and affiliations. This position handles the range of matters that in-house legal offices at a large public university encounter in the areas of interest noted above, including contract negotiation and drafting, providing advice and counsel to internal clients, and participating in strategy development with other Office of General Counsel colleagues and internal clients. The position also represents the University in administrative and regulatory hearings arising from these transactional and regulatory matters.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Independently handles a large portfolio of transactional matters, primarily focusing on research, intellectual property and licensing, technology transfer and commercialization, data rights, and corporate governance. This involves being an active partner with University clients on strategy development, provision of legal advice and counseling on risk positions, then negotiation, drafting and oversight of license agreements and a wide variety of other University contracts relating to the core areas.
• Provides legal input and advice on other legal transactions in areas such as procurement, compliance, real estate, athletics, equipment leasing, health care contracts, etc. This involves being an active partner with University clients on strategy development, provision of legal advice and counseling on risk positions, then negotiation, drafting and oversight of license agreements and a wide variety of other University contracts relating to the core areas.
• Provides legal input and advice on ethics issues, conflicts of interest laws, and corporate governance issues.
• Other duties, including office-wide projects and initiatives, as assigned by the GC, DGC, and/or the COS.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
11

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
165269.000

Mid Range Salary
209187.000

Maximum Salary
253104.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description
Administrators Confidential

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• A law degree (Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Doctor of Juridical Science, etc.) from an accredited law school.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience and either be admitted to practice law in New Jersey or be admitted in another jurisdiction and be willing and able to become admitted in New Jersey as soon as practical.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in one or more of the areas noted in the posting summary above.
• Experience representing public or private institutions of higher education or working as inhouse counsel at an institution of higher education, or in-house experience in another setting where the main responsibility was handing the legal areas noted above.
• Experience representing public sector clients, particularly New Jersey public sector entities, or working as an attorney in the public sector.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent communication skills and excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a large and complex organization.
• Strategic decision-making and independent sound judgment when faced with complex and nuanced factual scenarios.
  A genuine desire to work in a higher education environment.
  Ability to work with a sense of urgency and passion for delivering quality advice and work products.

Equipment Utilized

• Electronic document management system (e.g. NetDocuments) - creating, scanning, searching, and retrieving documents
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic file share platforms (e.g., Box)
• e-Billing software - legal invoice review and approval of matters
• Westlaw - online legal research software
• Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• As would be commensurate with an office environment, such as occasional lifting of file boxes and supplies.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1816

Posting Open Date
09/22/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.