Barnard College
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
Barnard College, New York, New York, us, 10261
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
Join to apply for the
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
role at
Barnard College Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
Join to apply for the
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
role at
Barnard College Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
Job
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
Job Summary
Barnard’s Office of the General Counsel is looking for a proactive and organized attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel as an Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance. This position will provide strategic leadership in risk management and legal compliance as well as support the general legal duties of the Office of the General Counsel. This role ensures effective governance, enterprise risk management, and policy development and implementation to mitigate legal and financial risks while advancing institutional priorities. The successful candidate will design compliance programming, recommend compliance initiatives and strategy to senior leadership, and partner with stakeholders across all parts of the College to ensure compliance and ethics standards are met. They will also have the opportunity to work on the wide range of legal work performed by the Office of the General Counsel, from litigation and legal counseling to transactions and policy work.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee, monitor and advise on the College’s compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local laws, rules, and regulations including reporting requirements. Monitor legislative and regulatory actions and court rulings to ensure that the College is meeting any new or modified compliance and risk management requirements. Serve as a liaison between the Office of General Counsel, Finance & Operations, and external legal counsel on risk, insurance and compliance matters. Further develop and oversee the College’s enterprise risk management program, identifying, assessing, and mitigating institutional risks. Provide legal and risk analysis for College policies, contracts, and initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and risk mitigation requirements are present in all contracts being entered into by the College. Oversee insurance policies, renewals, claims management, and risk transfer strategies, working across all units of the College and in close coordination with the Finance division. Partner with the General Counsel on policy development, governance, regulatory compliance, and institutional risk strategy. Work closely with internal stakeholders on disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies. Develop and implement institutional policies and processes to streamline risk, compliance, and operational efficiencies. Provide training to various campus constituencies to support compliance.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities
Support and handle litigation, arbitrations, and negotiations. Support and handle contract review, negotiation, and execution. Support and handle internal investigations. Perform other tasks as assigned.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong legal and risk management expertise, with the ability to assess and mitigate institutional risks. Excellent contract negotiation, compliance, and policy development skills. Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with senior administrators, trustees, faculty, and external stakeholders. High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required. Admission to the state bar (New York preferred) and in good standing. Minimum of 5 years of legal, risk management, or compliance experience, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or corporate sectors. Experience in enterprise risk management, contract negotiation, insurance, and compliance. Higher education experience is a plus. Assistant/Associate level will depend on experience.
Primarily on-campus with the possibility of some remote work.
Salary Range:
$160,000 - $175,000 annually
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Company
Barnard College
Time Type
Full time Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Barnard College by 2x Get notified about new Associate General Counsel jobs in
New York, NY . Counsel Director, Legal and Business Affairs
New York, NY $180,000.00-$225,000.00 3 days ago Associate Director, Legal Counsel, GBM Legal
New York, NY $170,000.00-$224,700.00 3 days ago Manhattan, NY $156,000.00-$274,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $250,000.00-$300,000.00 3 weeks ago Deputy General Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Commercial
New York, NY $200,000.00-$280,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $190,000.00-$250,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $232,000.00-$398,750.00 2 days ago Associate Director, Legal Counsel, Legal and Corporate Affairs
New York, NY $180,000.00-$224,700.00 2 hours ago Corporate Counsel, SEC Reporting and Corporate Governance
New York, NY $200,000.00-$220,000.00 1 day ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$254,500.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $250,000.00-$275,000.00 3 days ago Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity (Remote)
VP Associate General Counsel, Property Management
New York, NY $275,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $130,000.00-$220,000.00 3 days ago Legal Specialist Director/Litigation Counsel
Executive Director, Associate General Counsel – Leveraged Finance
New York, NY $153,750.00-$265,000.00 23 hours ago SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer
New York, NY $207,075.00-$345,125.00 1 week ago New York, NY $300,000.00-$400,000.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 hour ago Attorney (Legal and Compliance) : Job Level - Executive Director
New York, NY $160,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago Brooklyn, NY $150,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago Newark, NJ $248,500.00-$336,200.00 1 week ago New York, NY $179,670.00-$253,644.00 3 days ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$230,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$135,000.00 2 days ago New York, NY $220,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
role at
Barnard College Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
Join to apply for the
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
role at
Barnard College Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
Job
Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance
Job Summary
Barnard’s Office of the General Counsel is looking for a proactive and organized attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel as an Assistant/Associate General Counsel for Risk and Compliance. This position will provide strategic leadership in risk management and legal compliance as well as support the general legal duties of the Office of the General Counsel. This role ensures effective governance, enterprise risk management, and policy development and implementation to mitigate legal and financial risks while advancing institutional priorities. The successful candidate will design compliance programming, recommend compliance initiatives and strategy to senior leadership, and partner with stakeholders across all parts of the College to ensure compliance and ethics standards are met. They will also have the opportunity to work on the wide range of legal work performed by the Office of the General Counsel, from litigation and legal counseling to transactions and policy work.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee, monitor and advise on the College’s compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local laws, rules, and regulations including reporting requirements. Monitor legislative and regulatory actions and court rulings to ensure that the College is meeting any new or modified compliance and risk management requirements. Serve as a liaison between the Office of General Counsel, Finance & Operations, and external legal counsel on risk, insurance and compliance matters. Further develop and oversee the College’s enterprise risk management program, identifying, assessing, and mitigating institutional risks. Provide legal and risk analysis for College policies, contracts, and initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and risk mitigation requirements are present in all contracts being entered into by the College. Oversee insurance policies, renewals, claims management, and risk transfer strategies, working across all units of the College and in close coordination with the Finance division. Partner with the General Counsel on policy development, governance, regulatory compliance, and institutional risk strategy. Work closely with internal stakeholders on disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies. Develop and implement institutional policies and processes to streamline risk, compliance, and operational efficiencies. Provide training to various campus constituencies to support compliance.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities
Support and handle litigation, arbitrations, and negotiations. Support and handle contract review, negotiation, and execution. Support and handle internal investigations. Perform other tasks as assigned.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong legal and risk management expertise, with the ability to assess and mitigate institutional risks. Excellent contract negotiation, compliance, and policy development skills. Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with senior administrators, trustees, faculty, and external stakeholders. High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required. Admission to the state bar (New York preferred) and in good standing. Minimum of 5 years of legal, risk management, or compliance experience, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or corporate sectors. Experience in enterprise risk management, contract negotiation, insurance, and compliance. Higher education experience is a plus. Assistant/Associate level will depend on experience.
Primarily on-campus with the possibility of some remote work.
Salary Range:
$160,000 - $175,000 annually
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Company
Barnard College
Time Type
Full time Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Barnard College by 2x Get notified about new Associate General Counsel jobs in
New York, NY . Counsel Director, Legal and Business Affairs
New York, NY $180,000.00-$225,000.00 3 days ago Associate Director, Legal Counsel, GBM Legal
New York, NY $170,000.00-$224,700.00 3 days ago Manhattan, NY $156,000.00-$274,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $250,000.00-$300,000.00 3 weeks ago Deputy General Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Commercial
New York, NY $200,000.00-$280,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $190,000.00-$250,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $232,000.00-$398,750.00 2 days ago Associate Director, Legal Counsel, Legal and Corporate Affairs
New York, NY $180,000.00-$224,700.00 2 hours ago Corporate Counsel, SEC Reporting and Corporate Governance
New York, NY $200,000.00-$220,000.00 1 day ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$254,500.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $250,000.00-$275,000.00 3 days ago Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity (Remote)
VP Associate General Counsel, Property Management
New York, NY $275,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $130,000.00-$220,000.00 3 days ago Legal Specialist Director/Litigation Counsel
Executive Director, Associate General Counsel – Leveraged Finance
New York, NY $153,750.00-$265,000.00 23 hours ago SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer
New York, NY $207,075.00-$345,125.00 1 week ago New York, NY $300,000.00-$400,000.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 hour ago Attorney (Legal and Compliance) : Job Level - Executive Director
New York, NY $160,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago Brooklyn, NY $150,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago Newark, NJ $248,500.00-$336,200.00 1 week ago New York, NY $179,670.00-$253,644.00 3 days ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$230,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$135,000.00 2 days ago New York, NY $220,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr