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<p>Position Summary</p>
<p> The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze complex issues and react appropriately; exercise excellent judgment; handle multiple matters at the same time; offer advice and counsel to University officials, faculty and researchers; meet deadlines; use outside counsel in a cost effective manner; and work independently and with other lawyers in the office on a variety of matters. The attorney will provide services for all University campuses, working independently and with other lawyers in the office. Assistant/Associate title commensurate with level of experience</p>
<p><b> Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li>Provide advice and counsel to University leadership and other internal clients on a wide variety of issues;</li>
<li>Review and draft contracts and agreements;</li>
<li>Respond to inquiries on regulatory matters;</li>
<li>Develop, draft and interpret University policies;</li>
<li>Conduct and/or oversee and support internal investigations;</li>
<li>Advise on compliance issues;</li>
<li>Oversee outside counsel on complex litigation, investigations and audits;</li>
<li>Support all University related legal efforts as needed.</li>
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<p>Minimum Qualifications & Skills</p>
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<li><b>Education</b>
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<li>A Juris Doctor degree from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials in law school and in undergraduate studies.</li>
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<li><p><b>Required:</b></p>
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<li>Seven plus years of practice experience at law firm, government agency and/or in-house experience in advising and counseling clients;</li>
<li>Ability to analyze complex situations and react appropriately;</li>
<li>Ability to exercise sound judgment after researching and interpreting relevant facts;</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;</li>
<li>Ability to supervise outside counsel in a cost-effective manner;</li>
<li>Ability to work with minimal supervision and to handle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously.</li>
<li>Excellent drafting skills;</li>
<li>Confidence and judgment necessary to act pragmatically;</li>
<li>High level of intellectual curiosity;</li>
<li>Ability and desire to function collaboratively;</li>
<li>Openness to growth and learning in a team environment, consistent with the goals and principles that guide the General Counsel’s Office;</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate easily with colleagues and internal clients;</li>
<li>Must be admitted to the New York State Bar or admitted within one year of hire;</li>
<li>Higher Education and/or other in-house experience a plus.</li>
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<p>Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran</p>
<p> Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.</p>
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