Senior University Counsel, Student and Academic Affairs - Palo Alto California

Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto, California
Posted On: 11/16/2024

Senior University Counsel, Student and Academic AffairsImmediate opening for a full-time Senior 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.Applicants should have a law degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of eight 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 expected pay range for this position is $250,000-$340,000 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.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.
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