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Assistant General Counsel

The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

New Orleans, LA · Posted November 3, 2026

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Works with the General Counsel and the other team members in the General Counsel office to assist in a variety of areas including labor (NLRA/LMRA, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice issues, union elections, etc.) and employment (civil rights laws, ADA, FLSA,, FMLA, OSHA, EEOC, workers’ compensation, employment policies, employment agreements and appointments, etc.), Title IX, administrative investigative matters regarding the United States Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights, student and academic affairs (student disciplinary process, policies, process, compliance etc.); NCAA compliance; transactional, and a variety of related litigation matters. The candidate will conduct research, render advice, represent the University’s interests before administrative agencies, and work with outside counsel. Works closely with the University’s senior administration, faculty and staff.

Strong legal research skills; must have the ability to provide thoughtful and independent legal advice.

Excellent analysis and negotiation skills.

Excellent written communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills in presenting complex legal principles in laymen terms to senior administrators.

Executive presence and strong interpersonal skills and experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders; a strong collaborator and team-oriented.

Highest degree of judgment, integrity, and ethics.

Strong work ethic with a “can-do” attitude. Self-starter, quick study, and ability to manage deadlines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Current license to practice law in Louisiana.

Licensed in good standing without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure or other adverse events in any jurisdiction.

Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a labor law ( NLRA/LMRA, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice issues, union elections, etc.) attorney.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Higher education experience.

5 years of labor and employment law experience.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .