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| Company: | Vanderbilt University, TN - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Associate General Counsel - Hybrid |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 86828 | ||
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| An Associate General Counsel is sought to join a university Office of General Counsel, providing legal advice in support of institutional and operational needs, with a primary focus on the athletics department. This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including those related to competitions, sponsorships and commercial partnerships, naming rights, facility use, vendor arrangements, media rights, and employment matters for coaches and staff. The position also provides guidance on university policies and applicable athletic governance rules, including NCAA and conference regulations, to ensure compliance. Additional responsibilities include advising on student-athlete matters such as name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities, managing an active litigation docket (including discovery and oversight of outside counsel), and monitoring legislative and legal developments affecting collegiate athletics. Depending on experience and institutional needs, the role may also support other legal matters across the university. Associate General Counsel 10008378 Location: Nashville, TN Job Type: Full time The Associate General Counsel will have a responsibility to: Support the university’s strategic and operational goals, in particular with respect to the evolving landscape of Division I collegiate athletics. Work independently and as part of a team to effectively manage multiple highly sensitive and urgent legal matters with competing and overlapping deadlines, and timely communicate matter status and updates. Protect the university’s short- and long-term interests by ensuring that actions taken by or on the behalf of the university comply with university policies and federal, state, and local laws or regulations. Utilize creative problem-solving techniques and excellent oral and written communication skills to contribute to the highly collaborative working environment within the OGC and across the university. Key Functions and Expected Performance: Provides clear and practical legal advice to university and departmental leadership; Demonstrates strong analytical and counseling skills, judgment, and empathy; Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong contract-drafting and negotiation skills on a level of parity with sophisticated outside counsel; Manages litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests; Is knowledgeable of and maintains awareness of new legal and regulatory developments at the federal and state level to provide counsel on the shifting legal and regulatory landscape; Advises on and develop university processes and policies, and serves as legal advisor to work groups, committees, and other related bodies as assigned; Understand and manage risk and compliance issues, collaborating as appropriate with University Compliance Services (UCS) and Risk & Insurance Management (RIM); Collaborate with university officials, offices, and departments to develop and provide legal education and support to the Vanderbilt community; Engage and manage outside counsel as needed to represent Vanderbilt University; Pursue professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in college and university law and in other related matters; and Perform similar or related duties as assigned or required in an evolving environment. Supervisory Relationships: This position does not have formal supervisory responsibility but may work closely with and mentor junior attorneys and law clerks. Education and Certifications: A juris doctorate is required, and the Associate General Counsel must be licensed in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure within twelve months of hire. Experience and skills the ideal candidate will possess include: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law and a demonstrated ability to function independently in relevant subject matters; Ability to identify, analyze, and explain legal issues in a clear, timely, and thorough way to senior university administrators; Experience with collegiate or professional athletics is strongly preferred, including a working knowledge of the financial and operational goals of a D1 collegiate athletics program; Prior experience working with sports agents/managers; Advanced oral and written communications skills and the ability to work rapidly and collaboratively while providing exceptional service to campus partners; Willingness to learn new areas of law, or to apply prior legal practice to a higher education environment; Experience in regulatory analysis, and a strong understanding of NCAA regulations and compliance requirements; Demonstrated ability to navigate a large, complex organization, including excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills; Strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and strategic ability; and Proficiency with common technology for document creation and management. *Requirements* Applicants must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the greater Nashville, Tennessee area A cover letter outlining relevent experience and interest in the position A current resume Selected candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample during the interview process Required Skills: Business Acumen - VU Contract Negotiation - VU Investigation - VU Legal Analysis - VU Legal Research - VU Legal Writing - VU Litigation Management - VU Process Improvement - VU Risk Analysis - VU Stakeholder Management - VU Associate General Counsel Vanderbilt University 86828 |
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| Company: | Vanderbilt University | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Nashville, TN - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37201 | ||
| Post Date: | 06/04/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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