Assistant General Counsel - Transactional

The Office of the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary provides advice and counsel to the College and serves as a liaison to the Oberlin College Board of Trustees and its committees.
Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Office is responsible for managing the College’s
legal affairs and risk management functions.

The Office plays a critical role in providing advice on a wide array of legal questions, including
the impact of existing and proposed laws and regulations on college operations or policies. The
Office provides sound guidance not only on legal matters but also on broader institutional strategy
and decision making. The Office also oversees the organization of board meetings, administers
elections and appointments of faculty members to faculty committees and board committees, and
maintains the minutes of board committees and key college committees.

As the College’s repository of historical records and the custodian of the seal of the corporation,
the Office serves as an informational resource for the Board of Trustees and advises and briefs
the president and board chair on board matters and governance policy and practice.