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Senior Vice President and General Counsel

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University of Rochester

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United States of America , Rochester

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Salary:

669000.00 - 725000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Responsibility:

  • Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the University of Rochester is the chief legal officer of the University and is a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the resolution of many of the most important issues that affect the University
  • Provide leadership on all legal and risk management matters: Manage and oversee the Office of Counsel
  • Build, lead, and mentor an effective, efficient, and motivated legal team of attorneys and other legal professionals
  • Assign and manage caseloads and projects within the legal office
  • oversee services and outcomes to ensure timely and competent delivery of legal services across the University
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive working environment within the office and with university clients
  • Provide legal advice to ensure compliance and protect university interests: Research laws, court opinions, government regulations, and legal requirements
  • Draft or review contracts, leases, licenses, deeds, and other legal documents or instruments and/or negotiate amendments thereto to achieve favorable terms for the University
  • Analyze legal problems or issues presented by university clients and provide advice accordingly
  • Represent the University in judicial and governmental proceedings: Serve as the University’s counsel of record in proceedings and investigations
  • Initiate or respond to legal discovery
  • Litigate cases or negotiate resolution of cases
  • Supervise in-house attorneys and assess need for, contract with, and supervise, outside counsel
  • Serve as a resource for informed decision-making, policy development, and problem solving: Analyze legal aspects or legal issues involved in decisions
  • Draft or revise university policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
  • Serve as counsel and provide advice for university subsidiaries and affiliates in their decision-making and policy creation responsibilities or serve as liaison on legal matters when subsidiaries and affiliates have separate counsel
  • Educate and inform university personnel about legal requirements and risks: Create, prepare, and present educational or training materials on legal issues
  • Respond to legal questions from campus clients as they arise
  • Manage and coordinate the provision of all legal services: Ensure the provision of high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable legal services for the University
  • Provide and oversee the provision of in-house legal services
  • Retain and supervise outside counsel to provide legal services for the University
  • Manage the legal budget and costs of legal services

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited institution, or equivalent
  • Admitted and in good standing, or eligible for admission, to the New York State bar (admission may occur within one year after hiring)
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience in roles of increasing scope and responsibility
  • Proven success as a leader in a significant legal leadership role either as the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel of a public or private company, or of an academic institution, or a partner in a law firm managing complex matters on behalf of university clients, working effectively with various constituencies
  • Experience involving U.S. laws that govern or affect higher education, research, or health care and related risk management and compliance issues
  • Experience managing a team of lawyers and professionals spanning a wide range of legal expertise
  • Experience interacting with and advising boards of directors in a fiduciary capacity on governance-related issues
  • familiarity with the work of fiduciary boards, particularly the oversight of material risks, investigations and matters that affect the reputation of the University
  • Understanding of the wide range of legal issues relating to a non-profit academic institution with a medical center, including hospitals and related healthcare affiliates
  • Management and protection of intellectual property experience
  • Experience managing financial budget of the Office of Counsel, especially outside counsel selection and negotiation and management of services and fees

Nice to have:

  • Preferred candidates will have a track record as a General Counsel or comparable executive experience with a higher education institution or similar environment
  • Candidates with experience managing the legal issues relevant to a research university with an academic medical center will be most compelling

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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