Associate General Counsel Athletics

Provides clear and practical legal advice to university and departmental leadership;Demonstrates strong analytical and counseling skills, judgment, and empathy;Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong contract-drafting and negotiation skills on a level of parity with sophisticated outside counsel;Manages litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests;Is knowledgeable of and maintains awareness of new legal and regulatory developments at the federal and state level to provide counsel on the shifting legal and regulatory landscape;Advises on and develops university processes and policies, and serves as legal advisor to work groups, committees, and other related bodies as assigned;Understands and manages risk and compliance issues, collaborating as appropriate with University Compliance Services (UCS) and Risk & Insurance Management (RIM);Collaborates with university officials, offices, and departments to develop and provide legal education and support to the Vanderbilt community;Engages and manages outside counsel as needed to represent Vanderbilt University;Pursues professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest developments in college and university law and in other related matters;Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required in an evolving environment.Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty! At Vanderbilt University, our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

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