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| Company: | University Support Services, LLC, NY | ||
| Job Title: | In-House Jobs - JDHuntr - Counsel $112,000-$127,000 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 80533 | ||
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| The Counsel provides legal support for corporate-focused operations and business processes across the organization’s shared services. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements, advising on employment law and employee relations matters, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. The position requires strong skills in managing a high volume and diverse range of corporate legal documentation while maintaining quality, accuracy, and risk mitigation. The role reports to the Associate General Counsel and collaborates closely with other members of the legal team. Counsel University Support Services, LLC Location: Great River, NY Job Type: Full time Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, consulting agreements, service agreements, and other corporate documents. Manage the execution process for corporate legal documents from initial request through final signature and implementation. Support department with external vendors, contractors, and service providers during negotiations, under the guidance of senior legal counsel. Assist in providing legal guidance on employment law and employee relations matters in coordination with Human Resources and shared services leadership. Contribute to governance and compliance efforts for corporate operations by assisting with policy review and risk assessments. Conduct legal research and prepare concise, practical recommendations for internal stakeholders. Partner with functional shared services teams to streamline legal workflows and ensure timely completion of matters. Maintain organized files, templates, and tracking systems for reporting and audit purposes. Monitor changes in employment law and corporate regulations and advise stakeholders accordingly. Required Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated working knowledge of corporate law and corporate legal principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Collaborative mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters. Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic legal environment. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to become admitted). 2 -3 years of relevant legal experience ideally in corporate, commercial, or employment law. Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating a variety of corporate legal documents. Work Environment & Schedule: This position operates in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment. While standard work hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, flexibility is expected to accommodate supporting shared service business needs, global legal matters, and time-sensitive matters. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required to support legal or operational initiatives. The anticipated salary range for the Counsel is $112,000 to $127,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary and will be determined based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, and education of the successful candidate. This information is provided per NYS local law. We Are: · Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment. · A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do. · Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards. · Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care. · Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes. Counsel $112,000-$127,000 80533 |
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| Company: | University Support Services, LLC | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $112,000-$127,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Great River, NY USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 11739 | ||
| Post Date: | 12/01/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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