Assistant General Counsel

Position Details

Position Information


About Fordham


Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

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 (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position
Assistant General Counsel


Position Number
A10035


FLSA
Exempt


Scheduled Hours Per Week
35


Department
General Counsel


Campus
Rose Hill


Work Arrangement
Hybrid


Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at


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 Associate 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.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.


Management Responsibilities
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.


Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience


Juris Doctor degree from an accredited American Bar Association law school.

Must be licensed or able to quickly obtain a license to practice law in the State of New York.

Minimum of 6 years of legal experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills


Outstanding communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals; strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Strong understanding of confidentiality, records management, and appropriate handling of sensitive legal and personnel information.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally under pressure.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications


Legal experience in higher education or nonprofit law.

Minimum Starting Salary
$165,000


Maximum Starting Salary
$191,000


Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.


Is this a Union position?
No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
A1082P


Number of Vacancies
1


Start Date
ASAP


Posting Date
06/16/2026


Special Instructions

EEO Statement


Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.