Associate General Counsel

Hanover, NH
4 Currier

The Associate General Counsel will provide broad-based real estate law counseling advice regarding all aspects of Dartmouth's real estate and construction portfolio, and will assist with managing real estate related administrative proceedings and litigation. The position reports to the AVP of Real Estate and Special Counsel and ultimately to the General Counsel as a member of the Office of the General Counsel team. The Associate General Counsel is charged with providing legal advice and representation in business, financial, regulatory, and other matters, litigation management, policy formulation and training, and oversight of outside counsel, with a primary focus on Campus Services itself and by extension College divisions served by Campus Services. The successful candidate will: analyze and manage complex matters in a timely and effective manner; exercise excellent judgment; communicate effectively with stakeholders; manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner; demonstrate initiative to identify and address programmatic and operational issues; and advance the mission of the College to foster diversity, equity, and inclusivity in access to opportunities.

* Minimum of five years of law practice experience in areas related to the above responsibilities, demonstrating continuous growth

* Bachelor's degree and a JD from nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials in law school and undergraduate studies

* Licensed to practice law within the State of New Hampshire

* Experience with real estate development or asset management and coordinating the legal aspects of a wide variety of real estate issues and transactions, including construction, planning and zoning, environmental issues, acquisitions, sales, leases, mortgages, easements, and rights of first refusal.

* Excellent supervisory and interpersonal communications skills.

* Strong academic background with excellent analytical, advocacy, problem-solving, communication, and case management skills

* Ability to relate well to diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.

* Possesses an innovative approach to problem solving and the ability to thoughtfully advise colleagues on a range of matters.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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* Provides legal advice to Campus Services Administration and other divisional College administrators on a wide variety of matters including real estate transactions such as construction and development, acquisitions and sales, leases, ground leases, easements and licenses, repurchase options, commercial finance matters, title matters, wireless communications facilities, zoning, planning and permitting issues and approvals, and compliance with local, state and federal environmental law (including contamination, sustainability, and energy). Drafts and negotiates contracts and provides legal advice regarding negotiation strategy and deal structure. Assists the Office of Gift Planning in the legal evaluation of real property gifts and the disposition of those properties, and works with other College departments to streamline and improve the process to reduce risk and improve practices. Assists with legal aspects of Trustee Resources Committee reporting, material preparation, and vote creation, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary. Assists office of General Counsel on real estate issues related to DHMC condominium matters including property tax PILOT and Clery Act compliance. Assist Geisel School of Medicine in leasing and administration relating to DHMC condominium matters.

* Provides legal advice relating to the College's wholly owned real estate entities. Represents or coordinates representation of the College in proceedings before planning and zoning boards in in connection with work relating to new construction and capital renewal projects. Advises Campus Services and College administrators on compliance with local, state, and federal environmental law. Provides advice on real property tax related issues, approaches and strategy, exemption filings, abatements, and related matters.

* On behalf of the Office of General Counsel, manages College litigation matters relating to real property and facilities owned by the College including but not limited to evictions, real property tax abatements, and construction and litigation matters for Campus Services. Serves as liaison with outside counsel, coordinates and conducts internal case preparation efforts and research activities, develops strategies, and authorizes billings for services.

* Partners with Campus Services leadership in the formulation and execution of strategies for real property assets managed across multiple College divisions that advance Dartmouth's strategic, legal, and business interests, and works with others to identify areas of legal risk to address through policy formulation and training. Assists Project Management Services with standardization of form AIA contracts for College projects utilizing AIA.

Advises on strategic long term campus planning efforts.

* Acts as a member of the Office of General Counsel team while supporting the strategic direction and implementation of Dartmouth's campus stewardship to support the mission of the College through Campus Services.

* Participates in a range of other special projects and coordinates resolution of real estate issues within a wide range of College divisions responsible for administration of College real property assets. Retains and manages outside counsel as needed in all matters of responsible accountabilities. In addition to the above, performs other duties in other legal service areas - including but not limited to litigation management, policy formulation, and leadership - as needed to advance the effective operation of the Office of the General Counsel, as assigned at the discretion of the General Counsel.