ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel
Deputy General Counsel
ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel, Rochester, New York, United States,
University of Rochester (“the University”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a global search for a Deputy General Counsel. The University is an equal opportunity employer.
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Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation’s leading research universities and is the cultural, artistic and educational leader for the region. The University is the region’s largest employer and the sixth largest private sector employer in the State of New York. Net assets are more than $3.5 billion and annual revenues are in excess of $6 billion. The University is a single 501(c)(3) corporation.Position Overview:
The Deputy General Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel and oversees a team of highly skilled attorneys, professionals, and support staff to address the entire range of legal issues impacting the University. The position provides, supervises, and directs legal advice and services to University administration, including senior executive leaders and department chairs, as well as faculty and staff on a wide variety of issues and projects, primarily those affecting schools and divisions outside of the Medical Center.Experience:
The successful candidate will have at least 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience in litigation and one or more additional fields of law relevant to the needs of the University and experience interacting with boards of directors/trustees. Candidates currently serving as the general counsel at an institution of higher education, or those aspiring to be a general counsel, are encouraged to apply.Location:
Rochester, NY. This is not a remote role. The Office of Counsel currently offers a hybrid schedule, with three days per week (typically including Wednesdays and Thursdays) in-office expected, subject to a requirement of more time in-office for specific projects or as revised policy may mandate.Relocation:
This is a national search.Travel:
LimitedCompensation:
The Target Hiring Range for this role is $280,000 – $350,000 annually dependent upon experience.Bar:
New York State bar admission or eligibility for registration in New York to work for the University as in-house counsel, with commitment to become licensed in NYS is required.
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Company:
Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation’s leading research universities and is the cultural, artistic and educational leader for the region. The University is the region’s largest employer and the sixth largest private sector employer in the State of New York. Net assets are more than $3.5 billion and annual revenues are in excess of $6 billion. The University is a single 501(c)(3) corporation.Position Overview:
The Deputy General Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel and oversees a team of highly skilled attorneys, professionals, and support staff to address the entire range of legal issues impacting the University. The position provides, supervises, and directs legal advice and services to University administration, including senior executive leaders and department chairs, as well as faculty and staff on a wide variety of issues and projects, primarily those affecting schools and divisions outside of the Medical Center.Experience:
The successful candidate will have at least 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience in litigation and one or more additional fields of law relevant to the needs of the University and experience interacting with boards of directors/trustees. Candidates currently serving as the general counsel at an institution of higher education, or those aspiring to be a general counsel, are encouraged to apply.Location:
Rochester, NY. This is not a remote role. The Office of Counsel currently offers a hybrid schedule, with three days per week (typically including Wednesdays and Thursdays) in-office expected, subject to a requirement of more time in-office for specific projects or as revised policy may mandate.Relocation:
This is a national search.Travel:
LimitedCompensation:
The Target Hiring Range for this role is $280,000 – $350,000 annually dependent upon experience.Bar:
New York State bar admission or eligibility for registration in New York to work for the University as in-house counsel, with commitment to become licensed in NYS is required.
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