Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Summary:

The Associate Attorney position is primarily responsible for providing legal counsel directly to University clients on a wide range of matters related to complex litigation, investigations and disputes. The successful candidate will supervise outside counsel on large litigation, investigation, and other similar matters, independently will handle agency and court proceedings and responses to subpoenas and other demands for information, and also will partner with other OGC lawyers on complex and high-profile litigation and governmental and internal investigations, in addition to providing research on a broad range of legal topics and handling a wide array of legal matters. 

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice/counsel on litigation and governmental and internal investigations, and other areas of law relevant to the University’s mission and operations (e.g., corporate law, labor and employment issues, compliance, student and faculty affairs, University governance, research administration, etc.), often under tight deadlines.
• Representing the University in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other disputes in court or before other government agencies or legal authorities.
• Supervising outside counsel in handling litigation matters, governmental agency proceedings, and internal university proceedings and investigations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Liaising between internal clients and external legal counsel on complex legal matters as necessary.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Identifying, evaluating, and addressing issues of legal risk, including with respect to emerging legal areas and novel or unusual factual situations.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies, and other documents.            

Working Conditions:

This position involves a hybrid work schedule (currently three days onsite/two days remote). The Office of the General Counsel may alter this schedule as the office’s needs and circumstances change. Employees will be expected to commute to the office in Cambridge as required.

Complying with the office’s work location requirements is a condition of continued employment.