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The Office of University Counsel (OUC) is responsible for managing the legal affairs of the university, including advising the schools and divisions on a variety of legal issues. OUC coordinates the delivery of all legal services for Tufts University. OUC provides advice and support to Tufts’ administrative and academic personnel on a broad range of matters, including employee relations, immigration, student affairs, real estate transactions, contracts, intellectual property matters, research, health care, litigation and other disputes, policy development and other compliance related issues, among many other legal areas impacting the University. OUC also coordinates the selection and supervision of outside law firms.
What You'll Do:
All applicants must submit a cover letter along with their resume. The cover letter should highlight the applicant’s interest in working for Tufts University and include their experience working in fast-paced legal environments including a description of the applicant’s work and professional ethics in advising busy clients on research, healthcare, litigation/dispute resolution, or other matters.
The Associate General Counsel will report to and work closely with the Deputy General Counsel for Labor, Employment and Dispute Resolution in the Office of University Counsel (OUC) to support the University's diverse legal needs as may be required, with an emphasis on research, health care, and will support on a wide range of disputes in a variety of settings throughout the university.
Legal Advising:
- Provide legal guidance to various university clients.
- Stay abreast of legal and compliance issues that affect higher education and prepare memoranda and/or other client facing documents and/or advice with relevant updates.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in the OUC and compliance offices.
- Build relationship of trust with university leadership and other constituencies relying on deep listening skills, client care principles (e.g., timely responses, updates and follow-up as appropriate) and adherence to applicable rules of professional responsibility, including model rule 2.1.
- Communicate legal advice clearly to a variety of clients and constituents (both orally and in writing).
Litigation Management:
- Provide litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute support in the areas of research, health care and other university related matters.
- Collaborate with University Counsel on responding to discovery requests, monitoring litigation and assist attorneys in overseeing outside counsel.
- Prepare memoranda on legal issues involved in litigation and/or other disputes. Advise on new issues that may pose liability to Tufts.
Legal Research and Writing:
- Perform legal and factual research on a variety of issues.
- Write legal memoranda on applicable laws. Assess impact of new legal issues on university management.
Contracts:
- Draft and review university contracts and agreements.
- Work with outside counsel in reviewing and editing contracts.
Policies and Bylaws:
- Draft and review university policies and bylaws for completeness, clarity and compliance with new laws, regulations and best practice.
- Develop memoranda of law and questions/answers to explain policies and procedures.
Information Delivery / Training Sessions:
- Provide guidance to clients on a variety of higher education legal issues (e.g., compliance, sponsored research, health care, privacy, among others).
- Prepare training programs for university departments.
Legal Office Knowledge Management:
- Contribute to the enhancement of the office’s information resources and systems, including website, internal tools, files, etc., in an evolving collaborative content management environment.
What We're Looking For:
Basic Requirements:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- 10 years experience +
- Experience with research, health care and litigation in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge and skills typically acquired through experience in relevant practice areas.
- Ability to work independently, within the parameters of specific and general assignments, and to bring intellect and legal training to bear in analyzing and discussing complex legal issues while at the same time, knowing when to seek support and additional information from legal colleagues and/or client contacts.
- Excellent writing skills in preparing memoranda of law or other documents.
- Computer proficiency in preparing agreements and other documents, including Word, Excel, Access, WordPress and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; excellent professional and ethical judgment and discretion; ability to work as part of a team.
- Possess a self-assertive attitude with the knowledge and initiative to take appropriate action.
- Willingness to take on projects outside of their essential functions, to be trained in new areas, and take on new responsibilities as they arise.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and assess non-legal implications astutely in university setting.
- Ability to manage a dynamic workload requiring regular assessment of and ability to address changing and competing priorities.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Massachusetts or is eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education law.
- Experience with counseling clients in a variety of legal matters.
Salary Range:
Minimum $206,400.00, Midpoint $258,000.00, Maximum $309,600.00
Overview:
The Office of University Counsel (OUC) is responsible for managing the legal affairs of the university, including advising the schools and divisions on a variety of legal issues. OUC coordinates the delivery of all legal services for Tufts University. OUC provides advice and support to Tufts’ administrative and academic personnel on a broad range of matters, including employee relations, immigration, student affairs, real estate transactions, contracts, intellectual property matters, research, health care, litigation and other disputes, policy development and other compliance related issues, among many other legal areas impacting the University. OUC also coordinates the selection and supervision of outside law firms.
What You'll Do:
All applicants must submit a cover letter along with their resume. The cover letter should highlight the applicant’s interest in working for Tufts University and include their experience working in fast-paced legal environments including a description of the applicant’s work and professional ethics in advising busy clients on research, healthcare, litigation/dispute resolution, or other matters.
The Associate General Counsel will report to and work closely with the Deputy General Counsel for Labor, Employment and Dispute Resolution in the Office of University Counsel (OUC) to support the University's diverse legal needs as may be required, with an emphasis on research, health care, and will support on a wide range of disputes in a variety of settings throughout the university.
Legal Advising:
- Provide legal guidance to various university clients.
- Stay abreast of legal and compliance issues that affect higher education and prepare memoranda and/or other client facing documents and/or advice with relevant updates.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in the OUC and compliance offices.
- Build relationship of trust with university leadership and other constituencies relying on deep listening skills, client care principles (e.g., timely responses, updates and follow-up as appropriate) and adherence to applicable rules of professional responsibility, including model rule 2.1.
- Communicate legal advice clearly to a variety of clients and constituents (both orally and in writing).
Litigation Management:
- Provide litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute support in the areas of research, health care and other university related matters.
- Collaborate with University Counsel on responding to discovery requests, monitoring litigation and assist attorneys in overseeing outside counsel.
- Prepare memoranda on legal issues involved in litigation and/or other disputes. Advise on new issues that may pose liability to Tufts.
Legal Research and Writing:
- Perform legal and factual research on a variety of issues.
- Write legal memoranda on applicable laws. Assess impact of new legal issues on university management.
Contracts:
- Draft and review university contracts and agreements.
- Work with outside counsel in reviewing and editing contracts.
Policies and Bylaws:
- Draft and review university policies and bylaws for completeness, clarity and compliance with new laws, regulations and best practice.
- Develop memoranda of law and questions/answers to explain policies and procedures.
Information Delivery / Training Sessions:
- Provide guidance to clients on a variety of higher education legal issues (e.g., compliance, sponsored research, health care, privacy, among others).
- Prepare training programs for university departments.
Legal Office Knowledge Management:
- Contribute to the enhancement of the office’s information resources and systems, including website, internal tools, files, etc., in an evolving collaborative content management environment.
What We're Looking For:
Basic Requirements:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- 10 years experience +
- Experience with research, health care and litigation in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge and skills typically acquired through experience in relevant practice areas.
- Ability to work independently, within the parameters of specific and general assignments, and to bring intellect and legal training to bear in analyzing and discussing complex legal issues while at the same time, knowing when to seek support and additional information from legal colleagues and/or client contacts.
- Excellent writing skills in preparing memoranda of law or other documents.
- Computer proficiency in preparing agreements and other documents, including Word, Excel, Access, WordPress and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; excellent professional and ethical judgment and discretion; ability to work as part of a team.
- Possess a self-assertive attitude with the knowledge and initiative to take appropriate action.
- Willingness to take on projects outside of their essential functions, to be trained in new areas, and take on new responsibilities as they arise.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and assess non-legal implications astutely in university setting.
- Ability to manage a dynamic workload requiring regular assessment of and ability to address changing and competing priorities.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Massachusetts or is eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education law.
- Experience with counseling clients in a variety of legal matters.
Salary Range:
Minimum $206,400.00, Midpoint $258,000.00, Maximum $309,600.00
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Align your degree to the research function
Tufts files H-1B petitions for Research roles under the specialty occupation standard, so your degree field must directly relate to the specific research area. A biomedical engineering degree won't support a social science research position, even with years of relevant experience.
Target labs with active external funding
Principal investigators with active NIH, NSF, or DARPA grants have independent budget authority to hire and are more likely to initiate visa sponsorship. Search Tufts' research centers and faculty profiles to identify labs actively publishing in your area.
Confirm Tufts HR leads the filing process
Tufts centralizes immigration filings through its international office rather than leaving it to individual departments. Clarify during your offer stage whether sponsorship is coordinated through HR or the PI's lab budget, so you know who drives the H-1B or PERM timeline.
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Filter Migrate Mate by Research roles at Tufts University to surface open positions from an employer with a documented sponsorship history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend screening job listings that don't lead to visa support.
Prepare your publication and grant record before applying
Tufts Research positions, especially at the Research Scientist level, often require evidence of independent contributions. Compile your publication list, conference presentations, and any grant co-authorship before the interview stage so you're ready if the role triggers an EB-2 NIW or PERM pathway conversation.
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Find Research at Tufts University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Tufts University sponsor H-1B visas for Researchs?
Yes, Tufts University sponsors H-1B visas for Research roles, and does so across its schools and research centers. Tufts processes sponsorship through its central international office, which coordinates with USCIS on filing timelines. Research positions typically qualify as specialty occupations, provided your degree field aligns directly with the research area you'll be working in.
How do I apply for Research jobs at Tufts University?
Apply through Tufts' official careers portal, where Research positions are posted by school or department. Tailoring your application to the specific research focus of the lab or center matters more than a generic submission. You can also browse open Research roles at Tufts filtered by visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions from employers with a documented track record of sponsoring international candidates.
Which visa types does Tufts University commonly use for Research roles?
Tufts sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for Research roles requiring a specialty occupation degree. For candidates still in school or on post-graduation work authorization, F-1 CPT and OPT are common entry points. Canadian and Mexican nationals in Research functions may qualify for TN status. For longer-term permanent residence pathways, Tufts has supported EB-2 and EB-3 labor certification through the PERM process.
What qualifications does Tufts University expect for Research positions?
Expectations vary by level, but most Research Associate and Research Scientist roles require at minimum a relevant bachelor's degree, with master's or doctoral degrees preferred for positions involving independent study design or grant writing. Tufts places weight on demonstrated research output: publications, conference presentations, or lab contributions. For H-1B sponsorship, the degree field must map directly to the specific research discipline of the role.
How do I time a Research job search at Tufts around the H-1B cap?
The H-1B cap registration window opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, you need a valid offer and USCIS registration submitted before that window closes. Starting your search at Tufts by December or January gives you enough time to go through interviews, receive an offer, and allow Tufts' international office to complete the filing preparation before the March deadline.
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