Associate General Counsel

Posting date:

01/31/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1128735

Position Title:

Associate General Counsel

Department this Position Reports to:

Office of General Counsel

Hiring Range Minimum:

$136,100

Hiring Range Maximum:

$170,200

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH
4 Currier

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Hybrid

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

NA

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

The Associate General Counsel will provide broad-based real estate law counseling advice regarding all aspects of Dartmouths real estate and construction portfolio, and will assist with managing real estate related administrative proceedings and litigation. The position reports to the AVP of Real Estate and Special Counsel and ultimately to the General Counsel as a member of the Office of the General Counsel team. The Associate General Counsel is charged with providing legal advice and representation in business, financial, regulatory, and other matters, litigation management, policy formulation and training, and oversight of outside counsel, with a primary focus on Campus Services itself and by extension College divisions served by Campus Services. The successful candidate will: analyze and manage complex matters in a timely and effective manner; exercise excellent judgment; communicate effectively with stakeholders; manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner; and demonstrate initiative to identify and address programmatic and operational issues.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

JD

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ten years of experience in real estate law in New Hampshire
• Bachelors degree and a JD from nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials in law school and undergraduate studies
• Licensed to practice law within the State of New Hampshire
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and positive, collaborative working style
• Strong academic background with excellent analytical, advocacy, problem-solving, and transaction and project management skills
• Ability to relate well to diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups
• Possesses an innovative and strategic approach to problem solving

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Jessica Nylund

Department Contact Phone Number:

Jessica.A.Nylund@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Jessica Nylund

Department Contact's Phone Number:

Jessica.A.Nylund@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77444

Description:

Legal Advice and Representation

• Provides legal advice to Campus Services and other divisional College administrators on a wide variety of real estate and facilities matters including construction, development and capital renewal projects, acquisitions and sales, residential and commercial leases, ground leases, easements and licenses, purchase options, commercial finance, title matters, and related zoning and permitting.
• Drafts and negotiates contracts and provides legal advice regarding negotiation strategy and deal structure for development projects.
• Assists the Office of Gift Planning in the legal evaluation and disposition of real property gifts
• Assists with legal aspects of Board of Trustee reporting, material preparation, and vote creation, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary.
• Assists Office of General Counsel on real estate issues related to DHMC condominium matters.
• With the assistance of outside counsel, assists Project Management Services with standardization of form AIA contracts for Dartmouth construction projects utilizing AIA contracts.

Percentage Of Time:

60%

Description:

Legal Compliance and Administrative Representation

• Provides legal advice relating to the Colleges wholly owned real estate entities.
• Represents, or coordinates representation with outside counsel, the College in proceedings before local planning and zoning boards in in connection with work relating to new construction and capital renewal projects and assists as needed with application materials.
• Provides advice on real property tax related issues, approaches and strategy, exemption filings, abatements, and related matters.

Percentage Of Time:

20%

Description:

Litigation Management

• On behalf of the Office of General Counsel, manages, with the assistance of outside counsel, College litigation matters relating to real property and facilities owned by the College. Serves as liaison with outside counsel, coordinates and conducts internal case preparation efforts and research activities, develops strategies, and reviews and authorizes billings for services.

Percentage Of Time:

5%

Description:

Policy Formulation; Miscellaneous

• Partners with Campus Services leadership in the formulation and execution of strategies for real property assets managed across multiple College divisions that advance Dartmouths strategic, legal, and business interests, and works with others to identify areas of legal risk to address through policy formulation and training. Advises on strategic long-term campus planning and land use efforts.
• Acts as a member of the Office of General Counsel team while supporting the strategic direction and implementation of Dartmouths campus stewardship to support the mission of the College through Campus Services.
• Participates in special projects and coordinates resolution of real estate issues within a wide range of College divisions responsible for administration of College real property assets. Retains and manages outside counsel as needed in all matters of responsible accountabilities. In addition to the above, performs other duties in other legal service areas including but not limited to litigation management, policy formulation, and leadership as needed to advance the effective operation of the Office of the General Counsel, as assigned at the discretion of the General Counsel.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Description:

Culture and Employee BelongingWe are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

Percentage Of Time:

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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