Job Title

Assistant General Counsel IV

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

General Counsel

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

This position is located in College Station, TX and is not eligible for remote work arrangement.

The Assistant General Counsel IV, under general supervision, provides legal representation, counsel and support for System clients on a broad range of legal matters in areas of actual and potential legal liability. Participates in Office of General Counsel matters, including more narrowly focused and in-depth practice area assignments, responsibilities and special initiatives. This position will focus on Student Affairs matters and Compliance issues (Title VI, Title IX, ADA/504, Clery Act, FERPA).

Responsibilities:

• Provides legal representation, counsel and support for System clients in internal and external administrative and judicial proceedings; and serves as second chair to the assigned Assistant Attorney General in litigation.- Interprets federal and state laws and regulations; and internal policies, regulations, and rules.- Reviews and drafts documents including internal policies and procedures, legal memoranda and opinions; and external legislation, briefs, statements of position, requests for Attorney General opinions and open record decisions.- Provides consistent quality legal services to System clients in a timely manner.- Participates in Office of General Counsel matters, including special initiatives, training presentations, workshops, and well-researched briefing papers and legal memoranda.- Provides consistent high quality legal services to System clients related to more narrowly focused and in-depth practice area assignments, responsibilities and special initiatives.- Serves in a general legal liaison role between the Office of General Counsel and assigned System institution and agency client(s).

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:- B.A./B.S. plus an earned LLB or JD degree from an accredited law school.- Seven years of related legal experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of subject matter in assigned practice area(s). - Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage a broad range of complex legal issues for multiple clients throughout the state.

• Travel required.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:- Member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing or will obtain a Texas law license through reciprocity within 6 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Higher Education environment or in District or County Attorney Office. - Significant first-chair trial experience (criminal or civil) and/or significant appellate experience.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.