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| Company: | UT System , TX | ||
| Job Title: | Assistant General Counsel |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 80340 | ||
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| The Office of General Counsel helps clients address legal challenges that impact their diverse educational, healthcare, research, and business missions. It is a full-service legal department comprised of over 30 attorneys across three practice groups: General Law, Business Law, and Health Law. In collaboration with campus-based attorneys, the office provides legal support to all institutions within the system. Assistant General Counsel Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Full-Time Essential Functions: Provides preventative and proactive legal advice, representation, and training to The University of Texas Permian Basin administration on a broad range of issues that may include, among other areas, employment law, constitutional law, contract law, tort (personal injury and property damage), insurance, Title IX, higher education law, student and faculty affairs, university policies, state and federal statutory and regulatory compliance, campus safety, and litigation avoidance. Reviews, interprets, and applies relevant UT System and UTPB policies, state and federal legislation, and regulations. Proposes, drafts, interprets, and reviews UTPB policies and documents to provide strategic legal advice and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and UT System and UTPB policies. Reviews proposed transactions, licenses, contracts, affiliation agreements, and other agreements to ensure compliance with federal and state law and applicable UT System Regents’ Rules and UT System and UTPB policies. Conducts legal research and prepares written legal opinions to UTPB leadership regarding compliance with state and federal laws and UT System and UTPB policies. Manages UTPB litigation and supports UTPB in litigation management by working with the Office of the Attorney General or other outside counsel, assisting with discovery, reviewing and revising draft briefs, participating in settlement negotiations, and trial preparation, and summarizing and reporting on the status of pending litigation. Advises and represents UTPB and other UT institutions in adversarial institutional hearings. Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to performing legal work for UT System institutions other than UTPB. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Translates legal concepts to, and develops solutions with, a variety of clients, including administrators, other professionals, and other relevant stakeholders. Exhibits excellent oral and written communication, analytical, adaptability, and problem-solving management skills. Communicates effectively with clients and team members. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring timely completion. Works inclusively and collaboratively, in person and remotely. Embodies and supports OGC’s Service Principles. Required Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Admission to the Texas Bar is required or, for out-of-state applicants licensed in another jurisdiction, Texas Bar admission within six months of hire date. A minimum of 6 years of experience in the practice of law. Preferred Qualifications: Experience representing institutions of higher education, systems of higher education, Texas state government agencies, and/or similarly complex and decentralized entities. Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on contracting and procurement involving some of the following industries: government, computer software, utilities, higher education, and service providers. Litigation experience. Knowledge of legal principles applicable to Texas state government agencies. Working Conditions: May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Uses standard office equipment 25% Travel Requires occasional evening or weekend hours Assistant General Counsel 80340 |
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| Company: | UT System | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Austin, TX USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 73301 | ||
| Post Date: | 11/21/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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