Assistant General Counsel

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel works with the General Counsel and other members of the General Counsel’s office across a range of legal matters, including labor and employment law, Title IX, administrative investigations involving the U.S. Department of Education and Office for Civil Rights, student and academic affairs, NCAA compliance, transactional matters, and related litigation. The role conducts legal research, provides advice, represents the University before administrative agencies, and works with outside counsel. It also works closely with the University’s senior administration, faculty, and staff.

The successful candidate brings strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; sound judgment and integrity; and the ability to explain complex legal principles to senior administrators in accessible terms. The position calls for a collaborative, team-oriented self-starter who can manage deadlines and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in Louisiana.
• License in good standing, without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure, or other adverse events in any jurisdiction.
• At least three years of experience as a labor law attorney, including experience with NLRA/LMRA, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, and union elections.
• Strong legal research skills and the ability to provide thoughtful, independent legal advice.
• Excellent analysis and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex legal principles in lay terms to senior administrators.
• Executive presence and strong interpersonal skills, with experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• High degree of judgment, integrity, and ethics.
• Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Self-starter who is a quick study and able to manage deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education experience.
• Five years of labor and employment law experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel and the General Counsel’s office with labor matters, including NLRA/LMRA issues, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, and union elections.
• Assist with employment matters involving civil rights laws, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, EEOC, workers’ compensation, employment policies, employment agreements, and appointments.
• Handle matters involving Title IX and administrative investigations concerning the U.S. Department of Education and Office for Civil Rights.
• Assist with student and academic affairs, including student disciplinary processes, policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Assist with NCAA compliance, transactional matters, and related litigation.
• Conduct legal research and render legal advice.
• Represent the University’s interests before administrative agencies.
• Work with outside counsel.
• Work closely with University senior administration, faculty, and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree