Associate General Counsel – Office of General Counsel
New York UniversityAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Posted February 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering.
Job Description
Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply. The Office of General Counsel at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint an Associate General Counsel reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel for Legal. The incumbent will lead and support other attorneys on assignments and projects independently and with small project teams of key stakeholders, as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Law degree from an accredited U.K., U.S., or equivalent law school
- Qualified to practice law in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom, or an equivalent jurisdiction
- 5+ years of experience practicing in a broad range of legal areas within a complex organizational structure, preferably for an institution of higher education
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
