Assistant General Counsel - General Counsel

at  Texas Womans University

JOB SUMMARY

Assists General Counsel in providing legal advice and counsel to the University. Incumbent has a support role in areas of actual and potential legal liability, including but not limited to, reviewing, and drafting contracts, advising on personnel matters, providing representation in internal administrative proceedings, interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, interpreting University policies, regulations, and rules, developing and drafting policies and procedures, and assisting in legal transactions. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the General Counsel with limited supervision and occasional general supervisory review. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

EDUCATION

J.D. degree from an accredited law school required. Member, State Bar of Texas required or ability to become licensed within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of progressively responsible legal and administrative experience required. In-house or higher education legal experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES – May include, but not limited to the following:

• Provides legal advice and guidance regarding a variety of general higher education issues and business law matters. This includes, but is not limited to, employment law, finance, and transactional matters, sponsored research, intellectual property licensing and tech transfer, copyright and trademark, data privacy and security, export control, contract disputes, institutional compliance and regulatory matters, general risk management and insurance, and ethics and conflicts of interest.
• Provides legal advice and recommend courses of action to resolve legal, procedural, or administrative issues in compliance with all applicable legal standards.
• Keeps informed of emerging legal issues that may impact the University.
• Researches legal issues and provides written recommendations, memorandum, and opinions.
• Reviews legal documents as necessary.
• Assists with the development, preparation, and implementation of policies, by-laws, administrative procedures, and other guidelines.
• Assists the General Counsel in coordination of outside counsel matters, including building and maintaining relationships with outside counsel firms, outside counsel contracts, and billing for their services.
• Provides legal support related to discrimination complaints, grievance and appeal processes, and general faculty, staff, and student issues.Responds to Texas Public Information Act requests and provides legal guidance on such matters, including, but not limited to, exceptions to disclosure, redactions, and legal sufficiency review of correspondence to the Office of the Attorney General