University Attorney

Salary Grade

063

Basic Qualifications

• JD with a minimum of ten years relevant experience at a law firm, in-house, and/or government.
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts, or willingness to obtain admission to practice within two years.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Experience advising institutions of higher education or other non-profit entities. Strong research, writing, analytical and counseling skills. Ability to balance multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate well with a broad range of clients and advise on general labor, employment, and related issues. Strong interpersonal skills, judgment, and empathy. Ability to handle a variety of legal matters that may arise at a large research university outside of the labor and employment practice area, including litigation. Familiarity with or willingness to work with laws relating to benefits administration a plus. The successful candidate will join a 17-lawyer office handling a wide range of legal and policy matters for Harvard University.

Harvard Human Resources is committed to enabling Harvards world changing mission through inclusive excellence in Human Resources practices. We welcome applicants who bring varied experiences, backgrounds, and expertise to advance the work of the department in service to Harvards mission.

Additional Information

Harvard University regrets that it cannot provide Visa Sponsorship for this position.

Position Description

The University Attorney primarily will be responsible for providing legal counsel on labor and employment matters, including but not limited to collective bargaining, labor relations and discrimination law, as well as related practice areas unique to educational institutions, such as Title IX, student discrimination and disability claims, and faculty and student affairs. The University Attorney also will handle and assist with other types of disputes and litigation (managing and working with outside counsel) and faculty and student affairs matters. Other responsibilities will include policy development, training, the conduct of investigations, supervision of litigation, and related duties.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

Harvard University seeks an attorney experienced in labor and employment law and general litigation for the position of University Attorney in the Office of the General Counsel.
Harvard Universitys Office of the General Counsel is responsible for all legal work in furtherance of Harvards teaching and research mission. The Office strives to render timely and thoughtful advice on the broad range of legal issues that Harvard leadership, administrators, and faculty confront in their work on behalf of the University. The Office is organized on the model of a small law firm, comprising attorneys with experience in private practice, higher education, and government, who are both generalists capable of handling a wide variety of legal matters and specialists with expertise in key areas. The Office embraces a team culture, collaborating and consulting with their colleagues and with outside counsel as appropriate.