Law Fellow, Office of General Counsel

18-Mar-2024

Office of General Counsel - Deputy General Counsel

87261BR

University Job Title

Law Fellow

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

30-Jun-2025

Compensation Grade

General Counsel

Compensation Grade Profile

Law Fellow (00)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

2 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

The Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Yale University has an opening for a full-time law fellow for the academic-year term to begin in July 2024. The Office, which includes 23 attorneys, is responsible for overseeing or conducting the legal affairs of the university, serving as in-house counsel to the central administration and the administrations of Yale College, the graduate and professional schools, and their constituent departments, as well as coordinating the work of outside counsel when used.

This fellowship provides attorneys early in their careers with an excellent and unusual opportunity to develop legal research and writing skills and other experience in a wide variety of fields, including education law, federal and state regulation, commercial and corporate law, health law, intellectual property, real estate, and litigation, all within the context of a major research university. The Office of the General Counsel is also responsible for advising on the federal and state relations of the university, including communications and commentary on issues concerning higher education to federal and state officials and government agencies.

Work will include legal and fact research, the drafting of memoranda, correspondence, and legal documents, and a variety of other tasks under the supervision of the office’s attorneys. Strong academic credentials and well-developed writing skills are important qualifications for this position. This position is available for a single academic year term, with a possibility for a one-year extension, and does not lead to continuing employment.

Essential Duties

1.  Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on a wide range of legal issues.  2.  Reviews and drafts contracts and policies under supervision of counsel. 3.  Analyses University policies and procedures for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. 4.  May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

J.D.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Advanced writing skills with strong academic credentials.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Two years legal practice preferred.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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