June 12, 2023
Assistant General Counsel
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national land grant research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, Rutgers has approximately 65,000 students and more than 24,400 faculty and staff located throughout its main campus in the New Brunswick/Piscataway area, its Newark and Camden campuses, and its extension offices and other facilities throughout New Jersey. The University comprises 33 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, including two medical schools, a school of nursing, a school of dental medicine, and a law school, as well as over 130 specialized research institutes, including the Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of Senior Vice President and General Counsel. The Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel (OGC) represents the University in all legal proceedings and provides legal advice to the President, Board of Governors, and administration on a broad array of legal issues. The OGC:
Manages and supervises all legal affairs for the University; and
Serves as legal adviser to the Board of Governors, the President, and other administrative officers of the University.
While the Office of General Counsel provides advice on specific matters and represents the University and the Board of Governors in all legal proceedings, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel also has the responsibility and authority to designate outside counsel to fulfill these functions as needed. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsels. This attorney will work in a variety of areas, with a focus on providing advice, counsel, and representation in labor and employment matters.
Applications must be made through the Rutgers web site (see link below) no later than June 30, 2023.
