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Associate General Counsel

Job in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06540, USA
Listing for: Yale University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 250000 USD Yearly USD 200000.00 250000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Salary Range

0.00 - 0.00

Overview

Yale University seeks an Associate General Counsel to support the university in a wide range of areas, including civil rights, student affairs, disciplinary proceedings, litigation and employment matters, and other related areas of practice. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a litigation-focused area and other relevant practical experience in a well-recognized, reputable law firm or a university, corporate, government or non-profit in-house legal department.

Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice to a diverse client base.
  • Interpret federal and state regulations, university policies and procedures and contracts.
  • Advise on revision of university policies and processes in response to legal and regulatory developments.
  • Negotiate settlements and draft and interpret agreements related to the employment of faculty and staff.
  • Defend the university in federal and state investigations and administrative proceedings.
  • Advise the university on the application of university policies to student, staff or faculty misconduct.
  • Research and draft memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues affecting the university.
  • Serve as legal liaison to specific operational departments.
  • Monitor developments in relevant areas of the law by keeping current on legal literature, networking with other attorneys, and attending conferences and seminars.
  • Support effective and efficient use and management of outside counsel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Required

    Skills and Abilities
    • Outstanding analytical, negotiating, drafting and writing ability.
    • Pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
    • Innovative thinking that adds value for clients and finds creative solutions to complex legal issues.
    • Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels including fellow attorneys, human resources, student affairs and finance professionals, professors and physicians, and university administrators.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment.
    • High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability.
    Preferred

    Skills and Abilities

    Experience with federal and state regulatory bodies on the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations, and administrative codes. Experience with civil rights laws.

    Principal Responsibilities
  • Interprets legal regulations and University policies and procedures.
  • Assists in the handling of administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts.
  • Negotiates, reviews, drafts and interprets contracts.
  • Negotiates and drafts the settlement of claims and/or litigation.
  • Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues.
  • Represents the University in discussions and negotiations.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
  • Requirements

    J.D. and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related area.

    Admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of, or within one year of, hire.

    EEO Statement

    The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

    Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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