Associate General Counsel

Yeshiva University

$175K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • 10+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
  • Ability to analyze case law and provide actionable recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and business agreements
  • Providing legal advice on matters including intellectual property and education law
  • Analyzing statutes and advising on compliance and governance issues
  • Supervising litigation responses and overseeing outside counsel
  • Communicating with outside counsel and external agencies
  • Overseeing legal interns' work
  • Assisting with donor agreements and trust matters

Benefits

  • Supportive office environment with a mission-driven focus
  • Opportunities to work on high-level litigation and diverse legal issues
  • Engagement with multiple legal practices within a university setting
  • Mentorship from experienced legal professionals
  • Collaboration with the General Counsel and Associate General Counsels
Full Job Description
Associate General Counsel

Job no: 498961
Work type: Staff Full-time
Department: Office of the General Counsel
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Legal

Position Summary:
The Office of the General Counsel of Yeshiva University is seeking an Associate 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.

This role is suited for a mid-level to experienced attorney who is self-motivated and inspired by our mission.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other business agreements
  • Providing legal advice and guidance on matters involving:
    • Intellectual property
    • Technology
    • Not-for-profit, tax-exempt, and board governance
    • Education law
    • Real estate
    • Employment law
  • Analyzing statutes, regulations, and procedures and advising on compliance, 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 external agencies
  • Overseeing the work of legal interns
  • Assisting with donor agreements and trust and estate matters
  • Supporting the General Counsel and Associate General Counsels on various matters, including high-level litigation under supervision
  • Performing other duties as assigned


Experience & Education Background:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • 10+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing, authorized to practice law in New York State


Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to analyze case law and provide clear, actionable recommendations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000

Advertised: Jun 18, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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