Pace University invites applications, nominations and conversations for the position of Vice President and General Counsel.
Pace is a nationally-ranked university with six schools and colleges, offering a variety of programs in business, health care, computer science, sustainability and justice, education, science, law, fine and performing arts, and other fields. Through the convergence of immersive academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace empowers students and positively impacts communities.
The Vice President and General Counsel is the chief legal officer of Pace and is a direct report and key member of the President's executive leadership team, contributing to the resolution of many of the most important issues that affect Pace. The Vice President and General Counsel provides direct advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees on legal issues, governance, and related topics. The successful candidate will manage the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel and provide day-to-day legal counsel on issues, policies, technology, contracts, transactions, claims, litigations, proceedings and risks that concern Pace, the Trustees, the President, Vice Presidents, other senior leaders, administrators, faculty and staff.
A position profile containing more detailed information about the desired characteristics of the next Vice President and General Counsel and information on the application process can be found on the Open Searches page of the Academic Search website.For full consideration by the search committee, applications should be submitted by Monday, January 9, 2023.
Pace University is being assisted in this search by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Bill Howard, Senior Consultant, at bill.howard@academicsearch.org, or Deborah Singer Howard, Senior Consultant, at deborah.howard@academicsearch.org, or Lauren Makucin Merriam, Associate Consultant, at lauren.merriam@academicsearch.org. The salary range for this position is $300,000 to $325,000.
Pace University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for persons regardless of age, color, disability, domestic violence status, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. Further, Pace complies with all applicable nondiscrimination laws in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.
