Assistant General Counsel

Job Description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant General Counsel in the Office of Vice President and General Counsel.  The office consists of the Vice President and General Counsel, Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, four Associate General Counsel, two Assistant General Counsel, and a support staff of seven. 

The legal staff provides advice and legal representation to

the University in all areas of law including academic and student affairs, intellectual property, corporate and business transactions, and employment and labor relations.

Chartered in 1766, Rutgers is New Jersey's flagship public research and land-grant University with a budget of approximately $1.7 billion and in 1989 was invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), an association of the nation’s leading research universities. Rutgers has a talented and diverse faculty and staff of more than 10,000 who work in its 30 schools and colleges and serves over 37,000 undergraduate and 13,000 graduate students on its three campuses in New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, and Camden.  Applicants are encouraged to consult the websites of the University and the Vice President and General Counsel for further information about Rutgers: www.rutgers.edu and http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~counsel/  

The Assistant General Counsel will work in a variety of areas, including intellectual property, student affairs, business transactions, compliance and litigation.  He/she will conduct research, render advice, and work with outside counsel in a wide variety of matters typically under the supervision of one of the other lawyers.  This position requires higher education experience or a commitment to working in this environment.  Suitable candidates must have a law degree and either be admitted to practice law in New Jersey or be admitted in another jurisdiction and be willing and able to become admitted in New Jersey as soon as practical.  Superior academic credentials, effective written and oral communications skills and an ability to work independently are required. 

Rutgers offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package.  To apply, please submit electronically 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and your relevant qualifications, 2) a resume and 3) an e-mail address to be used to communicate with you about the status of your application.  Please submit electronically to: counsel@oldqueens.rutgers.edu  

The search will remain open until the position is filled. 

Office of Vice President and General Counsel

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Winants Hall-Room 402

7 College Avenue

New Brunswick, N. J. 08901-1258

http://generalcounsel.rutgers.edu