About this role

providing advice on the full range of legal issues related to student life and academics, including Title IX and other civil rights statutes, disability law, student health and safety matters, threat assessment, Clery Act, and University policy development and compliance
advising on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters
interacting regularly with University administrators, faculty and staff
facilitating effective action by the University and assuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and University requirements
working closely with, and may receive work from, senior attorneys in the office with responsibility for student affairs and corporate matters

Juris Doctorate degree
D.C. bar membership (or immediate eligibility for such membership)
Five or more years of experience as a practicing attorney and/or judicial law clerk
Well-developed analytic and writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to handle counseling matters independently
Collegial working style, sound judgment and flexibility
Experience in student affairs and civil rights law, higher education law, and/or general civil litigation is preferred
Experience advising on corporate or transactional matters is also preferred

Associate Counsel – Student Affairs, Corporate

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