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| Company: | University of Georgia, GA | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Assistant General Counsel $105,000 – $125,000 (Apply by:6.21.2026) |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 86904 | ||
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| The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal advice and counsel on a broad range of matters, including policy interpretation, contract review, and the management of actual or threatened litigation in coordination with the state Attorney General’s office. This Assistant General Counsel role is designed for attorneys with at least two years of relevant experience who are developing expertise in higher education law. The position involves building subject matter expertise and developing strong working relationships with assigned institutional units while providing practical legal support across a variety of university matters. Assistant General Counsel S15220P Location: Athens, GA Job Type: Full time Duties/Responsibilities: Advice and counseling to assigned units Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities Contract review Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities Other duties assigned by General Counsel Percentage of time 20 Position Information Classification Title Staff Attorney I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications JD and State Bar membership Preferred Qualifications The successful applicant should have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and be admitted or immediately eligible for admission to practice law in the State of Georgia. Applicants for this position should have a minimum of two years of experience. Experience relevant to higher education law is also preferred. Applicants with 7+ years of experience may apply for the open Associate General Counsel position here: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/486076. Successful candidate should live or be willing to promptly relocate to the Athens area. This position is a full-time attorney in the University of Georgia’s Office of Legal Affairs, the University’s in-house legal counsel. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, attorneys in the office provide legal advice and counseling to the University through its administrators, faculty, and staff in the course of their duties on behalf of the University. Each attorney in the office has direct responsibility for specific substantive areas and units. Areas of responsibility sometimes change to meet the needs of the unit and institution. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Excellent oral and written communication skills Plan and manage a variety of tasks Work effectively with various constituents in a large public institution Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and sound judgment Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking up and down stairs. Advertised Salary $105,000 - 125,000 Assistant General Counsel $105,000 – $125,000 University of Georgia 86904 |
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| Company: | University of Georgia | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $105,000 – $125,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Athens, GA USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 30601 | ||
| Post Date: | 06/03/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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