Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Rutgers The State University • New Brunswick, NJ • 3w ago

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Vice President and General Counsel Job Category Staff & Executive - Legal Department General Counsel Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel. The Senior Vice President and General Counsel serves as the Chief Legal Officer for Rutgers the State University of New Jersey. Reporting directly to the President, the General Counsel provides legal advice to the President, the Board of Governors, the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, and administrators across the University. The General Counsel is a trusted advisor and ensuring that the University's interests are effectively represented and protected.leader, responsible for overseeing all legal functions across the University's diverse operations, including its academic, medical, research, athletics, and administrative sectors.The General Counsel leads the Office of General Counsel, which currently comprises a dynamic team of 23 attorneys, 3 legal assistants, and 9 administrative staff across multiple locations. The General Counsel also manages the University's relationships with external legal counsel and plays a pivotal role in shaping and managing the University's approach to risk, compliance, and legal issues. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the General Counsel contributes to strategic decisions and major institutional transactions.Among the key duties of this position are the following:1. Leadership and Strategic CounselServes as the University's chief legal officer, supervising the provision of comprehensive legal services to the University and its controlled entities.Serves as the principal legal advisor to the President, Board of Governors, Board of Trustees, senior leadership team, and administrators across the University, providing legal advice on a wide range of legal, policy, and business matters impacting the University.Serves as a reliable analyst in the management of campus crises and critical incidents.Participates actively in the development and implementation of the University's strategic initiatives by providing advice regarding the legal considerations pertaining to such initiatives.Provides legal advice on matters related to institutional governance, compliance, and risk management, including navigating complex regulatory environments for both academic and healthcare settings.Supports the University's mission by promoting legal best practices in the academic, research, and healthcare sectors.2. Mana

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