Associate General Counsel – Campus Network, Regulatory

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Provide legal advice to Vanderbilt University regarding its regulation as an institution of higher education .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal compliance and regulatory analysis within higher education, providing strategic legal advice and managing complex legal matters while ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorateLicensed In TennesseeRegulatory AnalysisLegal ComplianceAdvanced Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ManagementPolicy DevelopmentRisk ManagementAccreditation ProcessesLegal ResearchDocument DraftingGovernment InvestigationsCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationStrategic ThinkingJudgmentService Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Document Creation SoftwareDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorateLicensed Attorney

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationU.S. Department Of EducationAccrediting AgenciesClery ComplianceTitle IXEqual OpportunityStudent AccessCompliance ServicesState Departments Of EducationFederal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice to Vanderbilt University regarding its regulation as an institution of higher education
Navigate oversight by U.S. and state departments of education, federal and state agencies, accrediting agencies, and other government entities
Promote compliance with agency requirements as applied to strategic university projects across California, New York, Florida, and Tennessee
Work with the Campus Network, Enrollment Affairs, Government Relations Offices, and the Office of the General Counsel
Report to the Deputy General Counsel
Serve as a primary liaison to outside counsel on regulatory issues and government investigations and help steward their work
Support regulatory compliance activities involving academic program review, assessment, accreditation, admissions, financial aid, registrar functions, Clery compliance, Title IX, Equal Opportunity and Access, and Student Access
Manage multiple highly sensitive and urgent legal matters with competing and overlapping deadlines
Communicate matter status and updates
Promote compliance with university policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Provide practical legal advice to university and departmental leadership
Draft applications, periodic reports, and other submissions requested by education regulatory agencies
Manage litigation and government investigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel and responding to subpoenas and discovery requests
Monitor federal and state legal and regulatory developments
Advise on and develop university processes and policies
Serve as legal advisor to work groups, committees, and related bodies
Manage risk and compliance issues with University Compliance Services and Risk & Insurance Management
Develop and provide legal education and support to the Vanderbilt community
Engage and manage outside counsel as needed
Pursue professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations
Perform similar or related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A juris doctorate is required
Must be licensed in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure within twelve months of hire
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law
Demonstrated ability to function independently in relevant subject matters
Experience in regulatory analysis and strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements
Prior experience working with or within the U.S. Department of Education, state departments of education, and/or accrediting agencies is strongly preferred
Ability to identify, analyze, and explain legal issues clearly, timely, and thoroughly to senior university administrators
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Ability to work rapidly and collaboratively while providing exceptional service to campus partners
Willingness to learn new areas of law or apply prior legal practice to a higher education environment
Demonstrated ability to navigate a large, complex organization
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and strategic ability
Proficiency with common technology for document creation and management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employment consideration without regard to protected characteristics
Professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations
Opportunity to work for an employer recognized as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area