Associate General Counsel.

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Position Information

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: $136,100 - $170,200

Union Type: Not a Union 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

Position Purpose: The Associate General Counsel will provide broad-based real estate law counseling advice regarding all aspects of Dartmouth’s 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.

Required Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in real estate law in New Hampshire
• Bachelor’s degree and a JD from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials
• 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 groups and to build strong relationships
• Possesses an innovative and strategic approach to problem solving

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Jessica A. Nylund, Email: 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to Campus Services and other divisional College administrators on real estate matters including construction, development, acquisitions, and leases.
• Drafts and negotiates contracts and provides legal advice regarding negotiation strategy.
• Assists with legal aspects of Board of Trustee reporting.
• Manages College litigation matters relating to real property and facilities.
• Partners with Campus Services leadership in the formulation and execution of strategies for real property assets.

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work where people feel welcomed and accepted.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness.
• Participates in division-wide initiatives and training.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume