Immediate opening for a full-time University Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel of Stanford University. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and Managing Attorney. The attorney in this role will primarily provide legal advice on student and academic affairs matters such as disability access and accommodations; student misconduct, discipline and leaves; political activity; academic integrity, student records and privacy; discrimination and sexual misconduct; admissions and financial aid; diversity initiatives; student organizations; community safety; and litigation and pre-litigation disputes.
Please note: There are two postings depending on the years of experience; this requisition and requisition ID 103014, for the same position. We are willing to consider candidates with more work experience for a Senior University Counsel position. Please only apply to the posting that matches your experience level and feel free to provide further explanation in your cover letter.
Applicants should have a law degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of six years of relevant experience gained in private practice or as in-house counsel, ideally in the higher education space and with student affairs legal experience. Candidate must either be a member of the California State Bar or any other State Bar and otherwise qualified and register to practice law in CA as registered in-house counsel upon starting in this role.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
The expected pay range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
The final candidate will need to successfully pass a background check to be considered for this position.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply:
Stanford University has exclusively partnered with BarkerGilmore to manage the search for the position of Senior University Counsel. BarkerGilmore will handle all inquiries and applications for this role.
For consideration, please submit your confidential resume to Sarah Sullivan sarah.sullivan@barkergilmore.com and Maria Stayer mstayer@barkergilmore.com.
