Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Legal

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply

New 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 University’s 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 adher...