Office of General Counsel Meloy Law Fellow
New York University is seeking an OGC Meloy Law Fellow to assist attorneys in the Office of General Counsel. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting litigation papers, and providing legal advice across various practice areas within the university. Responsibilities Assist attorneys in the Office of General Counsel with conducting factual and legal research, drafting litigation papers, assisting in the negotiation and drafting of agreements, advising with respect to University policies and other assignments Assist attorneys in all practice areas of the Office of General Counsel, including Intellectual Property, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Global, Corporate, Student Affairs, Real Estate, Trusts & Estates, and Non-profit & Tax Conduct research and provide legal advice and guidance in a variety of areas to the University including schools, departments, and University administrators Assist attorneys handling litigation, including preparing pleadings and motions and participating in all aspects of discovery Assist in negotiating and drafting agreements Provide advice, counsel and research regarding international legal issues Skills Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school 1+ years Excellent academic record and commitment to practicing in the field of nonprofit law and/or higher education; position designed for recent law school graduate or junior attorney interested in one-year assignment with non-profit organization Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent research skills Ability to work with diverse personnel Excellent interpersonal skills Company Overview New York University is a private research university that provides education in the arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, and others. It was founded in 1831, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship New York University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 127 in 2025, 128 in 2024, 176 in 2023, 141 in 2022, 125 in 2021, 134 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.