ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, Office of the General Counsel

About the role

Boston University seeks a creative, collaborative attorney to join the University’s eleven-lawyer legal department. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, this position provides a unique opportunity for an attorney to participate in the dynamic environment of higher education and litigate matters on the University’s behalf while in house.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment counsel to academic and business units and advise on labor relations matters involving the University’s twelve unions.
• Represent, or oversee outside counsel’s representation of, the University in state and federal court and before a range of administrative agencies in employment disputes, various discrimination matters, student-related matters, and business disputes.
• Advising on a variety of matters for the University including developing policies in response to regulatory changes and advising University committees and task forces.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed or eligible for immediate licensure to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a high-quality legal practice.
• Excellent academic credentials and a minimum of five years of experience in a high-quality legal practice.
• Outstanding written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to our institutional mission and values.
• The successful candidate will be able to analyze complex issues, exercise excellent judgment to provide practical, effective advice to a broad range of clients, and work both independently and in a collaborative environment on a team of high-performing legal professionals.
• Substantial experience in all aspects of employment and labor law for both represented and non-represented employee populations, including counseling, defense of discrimination and other employment claims, labor grievances and arbitrations, and development of employment policies.
• Experience in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, preferably with trial experience, in the areas of employment law, labor law and complex business disputes including commercial contracts.
• Willingness and ability to learn new areas of law related to higher education as required by the needs of the office, including student-related issues, other areas of state and federal regulation, and transactional work.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials and a minimum of five years of experience in a high-quality legal practice.
• Outstanding written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to our institutional mission and values.
• The successful candidate will be able to analyze complex issues, exercise excellent judgment to provide practical, effective advice to a broad range of clients, and work both independently and in a collaborative environment on a team of high-performing legal professionals.
• Substantial experience in all aspects of employment and labor law for both represented and non-represented employee populations, including counseling, defense of discrimination and other employment claims, labor grievances and arbitrations, and development of employment policies.
• Experience in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, preferably with trial experience, in the areas of employment law, labor law and complex business disputes including commercial contracts.
• Willingness and ability to learn new areas of law related to higher education as required by the needs of the office, including student-related issues, other areas of state and federal regulation, and transactional work.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and provide practical, effective advice.
• Experience in employment and labor law for both represented and non-represented employee populations.
• Experience in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.
• Ability to learn new areas of law related to higher education as required by the needs of the office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the legal department.

Pay

Minimum $225,000.00, maximum $245,000.00. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Schedule

Full-time/Regular