Assistant General Counsel, Transactions/Corporate

Essential Duties

1. Interprets legal regulations and University policies and procedures. 2. Assists in the handling of administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts. 3. Negotiates, reviews, drafts and interprets contracts. 4. Negotiates and drafts the settlement of claims and/or litigation. 5. Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

J.D. and a minimum of 3 years experience in a related area.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Position Focus:

Yale Universitys Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel seeks an Assistant General Counsel to support the universitys corporate and transactional legal needs, including complex commercial and academic agreements, international agreements, master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other associated matters for departments across the university. This attorney will partner with internal business teams, subject matter experts, and other offices and will work both independently and in partnership with senior attorneys. This role is one of a generalist, providing advice on a wide variety of corporate matters, business transactions, and contracts.

Responsibilities include: Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice to a diverse client base. Interpret, draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements. Investigate and resolve disputes arising in connection with the universitys contracts. Educate and advise internal clients with respect to positions and issues that arise during contract negotiations. Work with internal clients to resolve legal, risk, and business issues that arise in commercial and corporate transactions. Understand and apply evolving regulatory requirements to new and existing agreements. Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects. Assist with review and drafting of university policies and procedures. Research and draft memoranda, advice and correspondence on legal issues affecting the university.

Essential Duties: Serve as legal liaison to specific operational departments. Monitor developments in relevant areas of the law by keeping current on legal literature, networking with other attorneys, and attending conferences and seminars.
Support effective and efficient use and management of outside counsel. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of, or within one year of, hire.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Experience with drafting complex agreements and creating standard agreements.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yales Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individuals sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yales Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Outstanding analytical, negotiating, research, and writing ability.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Innovative thinking that adds value for clients and finds creative solutions to complex legal issues.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels, including fellow attorneys, human resources and finance professionals, professors and physicians, and university administrators.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment. High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines