Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Legal

Position SummaryUAE nationals are encouraged to applyNew York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a highly experienced legal professional to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Legal reporting jointly to the NYUAD Vice Chancellor and the NYU General Counsel.This role is the seniormost legal position at NYUAD and is instrumental in providing expert legal counsel and support for the Universitys operations within a global higher education environment.As the chief legal officer for NYU Abu Dhabi the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Legal will oversee the legal team and provide strategic legal counsel to the Vice Chancellor and other university leaders. This role encompasses multiple areas of legal practice including corporate governance HR and immigration matters contract drafting and review and compliance with NYU policies and guidelines. The Chief Counsel will also manage external legal counsel and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy analytical and leadership skills with a deep understanding of legal frameworks relevant to higher education and international operations.Detailed information on key responsibilities skills and competencies is available upon request.*** Please do not apply via this portal***This search is being managed externally by Korn Ferry applications including a current CV and letter explaining interest and relevant experience should be sent to the following address exclusively: All communications will be held in strict confidence.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage NYUADs legal department ensuring the delivery of highquality legal services across corporate governance research technology transfer procurement HR immigration and contract managementProvide expert legal counsel to senior leadership on key institutional matters including regulatory compliance risk mitigation and institutional policiesAnticipate and address legal issues proactively offering strategic advice in a dynamic and evolving environmentOversee policy development contract negotiations and institutional agreements to support NYUADs academic research and administrative functionsSupervise external legal counsel and manage legal resources efficiently to safeguard the Universitys interestsDevelop training and compliance programs to ensure adherence to UAE and international legal standardsQualificationsRequired Education:Bachelors degreeJuris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM)Required Experience:Minimum 12 years of relevant legal experience in a higher education institution corporate legal practice or law firmStrong leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing legal teamsExtensive knowledge of U.S. and international laws affecting academic institutions contracts employment research and complianceExcellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a complex multicultural environmentPreferred Education:Member of a U.S. state barPreferred ExperienceExperience working in the UAE or the Gulf regionKnowledge of higher education governance and nonprofit legal frameworksFluency in Arabic is an advantageAdditional InformationNYU Abu Dhabi is a degreegranting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts Sciences Social Sciences Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYUs global network university an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.Required Experience:Chief Key Skills Design Engineering,Access,Compensation,ABAP,Legal & Compliance,Legal Operations Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1