Assistant / Associate General Counsel

Base Pay Range

$105,800.00 / yr - $180,000.00 / yr

Main Campus - Boston, MA

About Simmons

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Founded 125 years ago, it continues to grow, offering Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. We lead with a mission of preparing students to become social justice‑oriented leaders.

Job Summary

This Assistant / Associate General Counsel (AGC) will provide legal support on a wide range of higher‑education issues, advising the University President, senior administrators, the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff. The AGC will serve as a trusted advisor to the General Counsel and report directly to them.

Essential Functions

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on University contracts across procurement, personal services, licensing, leasing, academic partnerships, corporate sponsorships, consulting agreements, and intellectual property agreements.

Provide counsel and investigation support on employment‑law matters, including hiring practices, employee and labor relations, disciplinary actions, terminations, intellectual property, threats of litigation, and employee benefits.

Support compliance culture and collaborate with office units—Provost, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Finance, Advancement—to manage risk and compliance, including data privacy and financial aid.

Advising on student matters—disability and religious accommodations, Title IX, FERPA, academic integrity, and behavioral / code of conduct issues.

Maintain current understanding of laws and regulations applicable to the University, interpreting their application and educating stakeholders.

Represent Simmons before administrative and governmental agencies; select and manage outside counsel; assist with litigation strategy.

Support Board of Trustees operations, including governance matters, with the General Counsel and Board Secretary.

Assist with policy and procedure review; create and revise policies as needed.

Develop and provide training on legal and compliance issues.

Perform other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts; in good standing in all state bars where licensed.

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department.

Ability to address complex legal issues with sound judgment and strong analytical skills.

Demonstrated capacity to work with senior leaders and board members, building trust and credibility.

Track record of managing multiple projects under pressure with excellent judgment.

Exceptional judgment, confidentiality, integrity, and reliability.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience.

Prior experience within a higher‑education institution.

Work Environment & Conditions / Physical Demands

Occasional evening, holiday, or weekend work.

Eligible for partial remote work, subject to on‑campus presence requirements.

Occasional travel as needed.

Typical office environment; minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Long periods of sitting, typing, and operating a computer.

Use of standard office equipment.

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and move objects.

Standing / remaining upright and walking occasionally.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

EEO Statement

Simmons University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https : / / simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Simmons-Careers / job / Main-Campus Boston-MA / Assistant-Associate-General-Counsel_R11581-1.

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