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Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Litigation and General University Affairs

Position Information

Overview

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Litigation and General University Affairs for the Office of the Executive Vice President and General Counsel (“OGC”). Reporting to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel (the “General Counsel”), the Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Litigation and General University Affairs (the “Deputy General Counsel”) is an experienced attorney with extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Leads the Litigation and General University Affairs Group within the Office of the Executive Vice President and General Counsel (“OGC”) and will play a significant leadership role within OGC.
  • Oversees and supervises all litigations involving the University and/or its employees.
  • Oversees case management of all litigation matters being handled OGC and/or retained outside counsel representing the University.
  • Serves as senior litigation counsel to central administration, campus and school/unit leadership, and governing boards.
  • Provides advice and counsel on complex and sensitive legal matters with significant University-wide implications.
  • Supervises and manages colleagues and their respective matters and caseloads.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Law degree (JD, LLM) from an accredited law school.
  • At least fifteen years of relevant experience, especially in the area of litigation.
  • Member, in good standing, of the New Jersey State Bar (or ability to become admitted within one year of hire).
  • Relevant experience representing public entities, including public or private higher-education institutions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage relationships with multiple clients.
  • Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Effective leadership skills with the ability to participate in innovation and change, strategic thinking and problem solving.
  • Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal presentation.
  • Relevant experience overseeing group projects or assignments.
  • Comfortable supervising attorneys.
  • Ability to work independently but also collaboratively in a large organization.
  • Superior academic credentials.
  • Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities and objectives.

Required Documents

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. List of Professional References (contact Info)

Additional Information can be found here