OVERVIEW:

Quinnipiac University is seeking an experienced legal professional to join its Office of the General Counsel as Assistant General Counsel, with a focus on contracts. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role provides legal advice across a wide range of matters, with primary responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that support the University’s academic and operational functions.
The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a key partner to departments managing student placements, vendor relationships, and employment-related agreements. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent client service skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactional work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This position is an in-person on-ground position with the flexibility to be hybrid.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Connecticut or member in good standing of another state bar and able to gain admission to Connecticut within 6 months of employment
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience as a licensed attorney working in a law firm, judicial clerkship, or in-house legal department
• Strong transactional background, which includes experience with commercial agreements, intellectual property, and drafting and negotiating contracts, affiliation agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and other documents related to a variety of commercial, financial, and operational matters
• Legal experience working in higher education, non-profit, and/or government law
• Knowledge of applicable federal and Connecticut laws and regulations impacting grants and contracts.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, with a pragmatic approach to complex legal and institutional issues
• Ability to work independently on routine contractual matters, to recognize issues of institutional importance, and to keep the General Counsel appropriately informed
• Analytical and legal research skills
• Responsive and adaptable in assessing institutional challenges and recommending legally sound, practical solutions.
• Exceptional judgment and integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE AND RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY.

Advertised: July 10, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

• Review, revise, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including educational affiliation agreements (supporting clinical placements and internships), service and purchase agreements, employment-related contracts, and sponsorship agreements.
• Provide timely and effective counsel to University officials regarding contract terms, risks, and compliance considerations.
• Advise on and assist in the structuring of transactions, drafting, and negotiating necessary agreements, and performing due diligence activities.
• Work collaboratively with campus partners on strategic initiatives to advance the mission of the University and the objectives of leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks, protect relationships with key partners, and negotiate and resolve issues relating to contract performance, breach of contract issues, and other business disputes.
• Counsel University departments on day-to-day operations and assist in managing risk by providing practical legal solutions to complex issues.
• Conduct legal research to support contract development and institutional legal needs.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support legal services and foster institutional collaboration.
• Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school