ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, Office of the General Counsel (Boston)

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, Office of the General Counsel

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. Qualified candidates must be well versed in employment law but will also be expected to advise executive officers and administrative and academic units of the University in other areas of law typical of a higher education practice. This attorney will 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. In addition to providing employment counsel to academic and business units and advising on labor relations matters involving the University's twelve unions, this attorney will advise on a variety of matters for the University including developing policies in response to regulatory changes and advising University committees and task forces.

Location: Boston, MA. Salary Grade: 53 ($225,000.00–$245,000.00).

Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular. Department: Office of the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

Handle a broad range of legal matters, including multiple time‑sensitive projects, high‑profile matters, and routine day‑to‑day counseling. 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.

Required Skills

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA‑accredited law school. Licensed or eligible for immediate licensure to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to handle a broad range of legal matters, including time‑sensitive projects, high‑profile matters, and routine counseling.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, exercise judgment to provide practical advice, and work independently and collaboratively on a high‑performing legal team.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

Application

Interested applicants must apply online to Job Tracking Code # 26500015810708 at For full consideration, please apply by July 27, 2026. In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.