University of Rochester (“the University”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a global search for a Senior Vice President and General Counsel. The University is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation’s leading research institutions and one of the top universities in the world for entrepreneurs. It is a member of the Association of American Universities and ranked 46th by U.S. News & World Report among national universities in the Best Colleges category. University faculty, scholars, artists, alumni, and students have revolutionized their fields, discovering ways to address the world’s biggest challenges, earning notable recognitions including Nobel Prizes, Pulitzer Prizes, Grammy Awards, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellowships. The University’s diverse community includes more than 3,900 full and part-time faculty, and nearly 12,000 students. With a large, integrated academic medical center, the University has over 28,000 employees and, when considering its healthcare affiliates, includes more than 37,000 employees.

Position Overview: Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the University of Rochester is the chief legal officer of the University and is a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the resolution of many of the most important issues that affect the University. The Senior Vice President and General Counsel will manage the Office of Counsel and provide day-to-day legal counsel on issues, policies, technology, contracts, transactions, claims, litigations, proceedings and risks that concern the University and its owned or controlled affiliate entities, for the Trustees, President, Vice Presidents (including the Provost and the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and CEO of the Medical Center), other senior leaders, administrators, faculty and staff, including the members of the Medical Center Board and the officers and directors of the University’s wholly owned or controlled affiliates. The Senior Vice President and General Counsel also provides direct advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees on legal issues, governance, and related topics. Experience: The successful candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader with at least 15 years of relevant legal experience in roles of increasing scope and responsibility. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading teams and advising senior executives and boards. Preferred candidates will have a track record as a General Counsel or comparable executive experience with a higher education institution or similar environment. Candidates with experience managing the legal issues relevant to a research university with an academic medical center will be most compelling.

Location: Rochester, NY. This is not a remote role; the successful candidate is expected to live in the Rochester area.

Relocation: Yes, this is a national search. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. The package includes base salary range of $669,000 – $725,000 and benefits.

Bar: Admitted and in good standing, or eligible for admission, to the New York State bar (admission may occur within one year after hiring).