Senior Vice President & General Counsel

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 Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department: 100013 Office VP & University Counsel

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR UR2 099

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. The Senior Vice President and General Counsel also provides direct advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees on legal issues, governance, and related topics.

The Senior Vice President and General Counsel will manage the Office of Counsel and provide day-to-day legal counsel on issues, policies, technology, contracts, transactions, claims, litigations, proceedings and risks that concern the University and its owned or controlled affiliate entities, for the Trustees, President, Vice Presidents (including the Provost and the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and CEO of the Medical Center), other senior leaders, administrators, faculty and staff, including the members of the Medical Center Board and the officers and directors of the University’s wholly owned or controlled affiliates.

The Senior Vice President and General Counsel makes employment decisions about and supervises the attorneys and other staff employed in the Office of Counsel of the University and the Medical Center and is responsible for retaining and supervising the work of outside counsel when appropriate. This position oversees a staff of 22 attorneys and 15 allied professional staff, including the Deputy General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel for Health Sciences and Chief Counsel to the Medical Center.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• Create, prepare, and present educational or training materials on legal issues
• Respond…