Tax Attorney, Investments Office

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Overview
Provides legal counsel and advice on a wide range of legal issues affecting the university. Responsibilities include supporting the management of endowments, investments, healthcare, and research activities, as well as handling complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. This role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on legal and regulatory matters, and collaborating with university leadership, faculty, and staff to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The Assistant General Counsel works both independently and as part of a team of in-house counsel to support the university's mission and strategic objectives.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Outstanding analytical, negotiating, drafting, and writing ability, with the capability to provide practical legal advice. Admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of, or within one year of, hire.
2. Proven ability in contract review, drafting, negotiation, and project management, with demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
3. Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels. Ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives, prioritizing work independently in a high-performing environment.
4. High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
5. Proven ability in legal and non-legal research, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Experience in investment management legal and regulatory compliance, particularly in fund formation for private equity, venture capital, or real assets.
2. Experience with federal and state regulatory bodies and knowledge of healthcare or research regulatory issues.
3. Proven experience with drafting complex agreements and creating standard agreements. Expertise in securities regulations, partnership and international tax, and ERISA is advantageous.
4. LLM in tax and experience with structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements related to charitable gifts.
5. Experience working in a university or academic medical center setting, with a broad legal skill set that includes corporate governance, compliance, and transactional matters.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Interprets legal regulations and University policies and procedures. 2. Assists in the handling of administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts. 3. Negotiates, reviews, drafts and interprets contracts. 4. Negotiates and drafts the settlement of claims and/or litigation. 5. Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues. 6. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience J.D. and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related area. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of, or within one year of, hire.

Job Posting Date

08/10/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

General Counsel

Compensation Grade Profile

Assistant General Counsel (00)

Salary Range

0.00 - 0.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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