Syracuse University has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for Deputy General Counsel to be located in its Syracuse, NY office. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer. Please do not contact Syracuse University directly.

Overview: The Deputy General Counsel for Business and Governance Affairs will report to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel will work closely with the SVP and General Counsel to set strategic goals, manage, and supervise the legal work within the office and oversee relationships with outside counsel. The Deputy General Counsel will be responsible for providing advice to Syracuse University, its 13 schools and colleges, and its domestic and international centers for research and scholarship on business transactions and business regulatory and governance matters. 

Company: With a gorgeous campus, a global footprint, and 150 years of history, Syracuse University is made for those who want a quintessential college experience. Founded in 1870, Syracuse University is a private, coeducational research institution located in the heart of Central New York.

Students can choose from more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs across the University's 13 academic units. Syracuse University’s main campus sits atop a hill overlooking the city of Syracuse, New York. Additional centers are located in New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles, and study abroad programs are available in 60 countries throughout the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective as they pursue their studies.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Location: Syracuse, NY

Relocation: Yes. This is a national search.

Experience: Ten plus (10+) years of transactional and contractual legal experience in an academic institution or related organization, or relevant law firm experience; academic institutional experience strongly preferred.