Assistant General Counsel

Job Overview

The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for the provision of legal services to the University and its officers, directors, administrators, faculty, and staff.  The office provides legal advice and counsel on the broad spectrum of legal issues that arise in the operation of the University.  Working closely with the senior attorneys in the office, the Assistant Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice on a full range of contract, research, technology and intellectual property matters. 

This position is responsible for contract review and drafting, including, procurement contracts, facilities contracts, sponsored research agreements, technology agreements, federal and local government contracts, custom education agreements, and affiliation agreements.  This position is also responsible for research and advising on transactional, research, technology, intellectual property and compliance matters.  This position will serve as a key advisor to the Offices of Procurement, Planning and Facilities, Auxiliary Business Services and Real Estate, among others.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Vice President and General Counsel and will work day-to-day with the senior lawyers in the Office of General Counsel who are primarily responsible for contract, research, technology and intellectual property matters.

Requirements and Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.  D.C. bar membership (or immediate eligibility for such membership). Three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney and/or judicial law clerk. Broad experience in general corporate matters is required, and familiarity with laws relevant to research, technology, intellectual property, government contracts, and higher education is preferred.  Well-developed analytic and writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collegial working style, sound judgment and flexibility.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit a resume and cover letter through the University’s Career Opportunities website. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.