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Company: Medgar Evers College, NY
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JDHuntr - Legal Counsel $163,000 - $171,360

Job Category: General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 84797
Job description:
The College seeks a dynamic leader with proven expertise in providing legal guidance on a wide range of challenging issues, including, but not limited to: litigation, employment and labor law, compliance and contractual agreements, governance, fundraising, and immigration. The Legal Counsel reports directly to the President and will have wide latitude for independent judgment. The Legal Counsel also serves as the College's campus Ethics Officer and Records Access Officer, and as the College’s liaison to the University's Office of Legal Affairs.

Legal Counsel - Office of the President 31731
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Full time

As Legal Counsel, responsibilities will include:
Serving as senior legal advisor to the President and members of his Executive Cabinet.
Providing legal support to all levels of Medgar Evers College management, faculty, and staff.
Administration and interpretation of the University By-Laws, University and College policies and procedures, College governance charter, and various collective bargaining agreements.
Providing legal opinions to the President, management, and employees on legal matters such as conflicts of interest, personnel issues, collections, intellectual property, and student and administrative issues.
Negotiating, drafting, editing, and reviewing a wide range of proposed, pending, and renewal contracts, including agreements with donors, suppliers, and internal and external business partners.
Responding to policy and procedural inquiries from various college, university, and government officials.
Reviewing subpoenas and requests for information under the Public Information Act.
Developing effective and persuasive legal and transactional correspondence and documents.
Ensuring compliance with promotional and tenure standards and multiple position policy promulgated by the City University of New York.
Providing time-sensitive reports and information to external sources such as the New York Commission on Public Integrity.
Working with CUNY's Office of the General Counsel in managing and supporting litigation and administrative cases involving College officers, faculty, and employees.
Assisting appropriate University, College, and other State and Federal officials in maintaining compliance with EEO, ADEA, ADA, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX.
Conducting investigations and advising on compliance issues.
Performing other related duties as assigned by the President.

QUALIFICATIONS:
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates must have a JD, be admitted to the N.Y. State Bar, and have at least eight years of related experience, preferably in a higher education environment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and organizational skills as well as excellent judgment.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 17809 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on 03/27/2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$163,000 - $171,360
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Legal Counsel - Office of the President
$163,000 - $171,360

Medgar Evers College

84797
Company: Medgar Evers College
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $163,000 - $171,360
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
Zip/Postal Code: 11201
Post Date: 04/14/2026
 
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