Counsel & Chief of Staff
Core
Strategic legal advisor and operations partner to the Vice President and General Counsel, managing complex litigation risks, legal workflows, and special initiatives for Harvard University.
Role type
Senior Counsel and Chief of Staff
Builds
Legal strategies, operational efficiencies, and cross-cutting initiatives for the Office of the General Counsel
Domain
Higher Education Law / Legal Operations
Required skills
Litigation experience, legal risk assessment, strategic planning, project management, legal operations management, budget oversight, outside counsel management, policy development, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
Experience advising higher education institutions, legal technology implementation, process improvement, stakeholder diplomacy
Technologies
Matter management systems, e-billing software
Responsibilities
Provide independent legal advice on complex litigation and regulatory matters; oversee legal budgets and resource allocation; coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams; lead special projects and process improvements; manage legal workflows and priorities; prepare reports and memoranda.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC