Associate Counsel – Student Affairs & Corporate Law

About the role

The Office of General Counsel at Georgetown University seeks an Associate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice on student affairs and corporate matters. This hybrid position (three days on‑site) supports university leaders, faculty, and staff in navigating complex legal issues that affect student life, academic operations, and institutional transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Advise Executive Vice Presidents, Deans, and student‑affairs officials on Title IX, civil‑rights statutes, disability law, and student health and safety matters.
• Handle student grievances, agency charges, claims, and litigation, coordinating with the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance and the Title IX Office.
• Provide counsel on threat‑assessment, Clery Act compliance, and development of university policies.
• Support corporate and transactional matters across university offices, including contract review and negotiation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and report directly to the General Counsel.

Required profile

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Membership in the District of Columbia Bar (or immediate eligibility).

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement (3 days on‑site).
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious university setting in Washington, D.C.
• Engagement with a diverse range of legal issues affecting higher education.