The client invites applications and nominations for the Vice President for Legal Affairs & General Counsel role (VPLA & GC), serving as the organization’s chief legal officer and a member of the President’s Cabinet. In this senior leadership position, the incumbent will shape and safeguard a mission-driven culture by providing executive-level legal guidance and strategic support to advance institutional priorities.
The Vice President for Legal Affairs & General Counsel will offer strategic advice and partner with the Board and the President’s Executive Cabinet, serving as a resource for constituent groups across campus. The role supports institutional stability by ensuring the General Counsel’s office is responsive and effective in representing the client, and it will facilitate the establishment and continuation of appropriate and cooperative relationships between the client and external organizations.
Candidates are expected to be highly accomplished and seasoned attorneys and should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a letter of interest addressing the qualifications and leadership priorities reflected in the leadership profile. The client also requests contact information for five references to be contacted later with the candidate’s permission, with applications accepted through the client’s designated search process.