University Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

Posted 2 days ago

new schoolChicago (IL)

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About the role

The New School, a prominent university in New York City, seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to oversee the contract management process across the university. You will provide strategic transactional legal support on commercial agreements, compliance, real estate, international programs, IP, privacy, and research administration. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will lead policy development, advise across departments, and help navigate complex regulatory requirements in higher

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