5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsIf you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.JobRisk and Compliance CounselJob SummaryBarnard's Office of the General Counsel is looking for a proactive and organized Risk and Compliance Counsel to provide strategic leadership in risk management and legal compliance. This role ensures effective governance, enterprise risk management (ERM), and policy development to mitigate legal and financial risks while advancing institutional priorities.Job DescriptionDuties & Responsibilities:Oversees and monitors and advises on the College's compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local laws, rules, and regulations including reporting requirements.Monitors legislative, regulatory actions and court rulings to ensure that the College is meeting any new or modified compliance and risk management requirements.Serve as the primary lead and liaison for risk management and compliance matters.Serve as a liaison between the Office of General Counsel, Finance & Operations, and external legal counsel on risk, insurance and compliance matters.Oversee the College's enterprise risk management (ERM) 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.Ensures appropriate insurance coverage and risk mitigation requirements are present in all contracts being entered into by the CollegeOversee insurance policies, renewals, claims management, and risk transfer strategies, working across all units of the College and in close coordination with the Finance divisionManage the annual non-medical insurance renewal process, collaborating with the College's external insurance broker and internal departments.Partner with the General Counsel on policy development, governance, regulatory compliance, and institutional risk strategy.Works 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.Maintains and improves the College's Compliance Matrix.Performs other other tasks as assigned.Skills, Qualifications & RequirementsKnowledge, 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.Experience overseeing insurance, claims management, and regulatory compliance.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.QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.Admission to the state bar (New York preferred) and in good standing.Minimum of 7 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.Supervisory experience with the ability to lead staff, set goals, and manage performance across different College functional areas.Higher education experience is a plus.Primarily on-campus with the possibility of some remote work.Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000 annuallyThe 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.CompanyBarnard CollegeTime TypeFull timeSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function LegalIndustries Higher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Barnard College by 2xGet notified about new Lawyer jobs in New York, NY .New York, NY $200,000.00-$225,000.00 4 weeks agoNew York, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 14 hours agoNew York, NY $220,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week agoNew York, NY $100,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day agoNew York, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week agoNew York, NY $225,000.00-$275,000.00 3 months agoNew York, NY $172,000.00-$192,000.00 1 week agoCounsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard New York City Metropolitan Area $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York City Metropolitan Area 4 days agoNew York, NY $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoAttorney - Corporate Transactions - $260k New York, NY $225,000.00-$260,000.00 21 hours agoNew York, NY $175,000.00-$200,000.00 18 hours agoNew York City Metropolitan Area $89,579.00-$115,773.00 3 weeks agoAssociate Counsel, Integrity and Investigations New York City Metropolitan Area $60,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks agoAssistant Corporation Counsel – General Litigation New York, NY $200,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week agoAttorney - Corporate Transactions - $240k New York, NY $190,000.00-$240,000.00 23 hours agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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