Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

Brown University

The Associate General Counsel provides legal and risk management advice and counsel on issues relevant to higher education. The position involves a challenging and wide ranging practice, including but not limited to, providing advice and counsel to and on the University's research enterprise, managing and advising on matters related to intellectual property, supporting The Warren Alpert Medical School and the School of Public Health, counseling on governance issues related to University subsidiaries, institutes, and centers, and supporting initiatives and activities related to these primary roles.

The position requires deep knowledge of federal regulations and the ability to respond to requests and subpoenas from federal grant‑making agencies. The position oversees and interacts with the university's outside counsel.

This position may be considered at a Senior Associate General Counsel based upon the additional related experience.

• B.A./B.S. from college or university; J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• A minimum of 10 years' work experience practicing law and substantial expertise in multiple practice areas relevant to higher education and funded research, in a well‑known, reputable law firm or in‑house counsel legal department. May substitute relevant experience in judicial clerkships and other government service.
• Member in good standing and license to practice law from a state bar; must be admitted to the Rhode Island bar or obtain admission within 1 year of hire.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates discretion, flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to manage projects with competing interests.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards, mature judgment, and sound discretion.
• Experience with federal and state regulatory bodies on the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations and administrative codes.
• Demonstrates understanding of unique and complex decision‑making dynamics associated with working in a private elite university.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.
• Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risks with business and policy strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to interact professionally with university personnel and third parties.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and demonstrated ability to resolve difficult and complex issues.
• Strong ability to multi‑task.
• Has or develops understanding of the unique and complex decision‑making dynamics working for a private elite university.

Please include a cover letter when submitting the application materials attachments.

Background check satisfactory to Brown University.

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