Assistant General Counsel at Fordham University

Department: General Counsel

Campus: Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel provides high-level legal advice and services to the university on a wide range of legal issues in the context of higher education. Areas of practice include student issues, Title IX, policy review, contract review, data security, immigration, employment and other transactional legal work.

Essential Functions

• Prepares written responses to government agencies regarding employment and student issues.
• Provides legal advice relating to the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex contracts across a variety of colleges and departments, including academic affairs, student affairs, facilities, athletics, marketing and communication, development, and student enrollment. The Assistant General Counsel will support the Office of Finance, specifically in the areas of risk, insurance, tax, and contracts.
• Serves as a primary legal contact for assigned University departments, offering strategic guidance that aligns legal requirements with academic and administrative goals.
• Provides counsel on legal issues involving students, including Title IX compliance, academic integrity, admission and financial aid, disability accommodations, student records, and student discipline.
• Collaborates with appropriate University departments to develop, revise, and interpret internal University policies and procedures.
• Oversees the University's policy bank and review process.
• Conducts legal research as directed regarding legal, policy, regulatory and compliance issues impacting higher education institutions.
• Translates complex legal frameworks into strategic, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York State.
• Minimum of 6 years of legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal experience in higher education or nonprofit law.

Salary

Minimum Salary: $165,000
Maximum Salary: $191,000

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program; tuition remission; and generous time off.