Job Description

Our client in Houston, Texas has an immediate opening for an Associate General Counsel on a direct hire basis.

Company Profile:

Education Industry

Great Organization

Excellent benefits

Associate General Counsel Role:

The Associate General Counsel will provide comprehensive legal services to various departments, including senior administrators, faculty, and staff.

Manage a broad range of legal inquiries across different departments.

Work directly with administrators and faculty to draft, review, and revise various agreements, such as purchase agreements, license agreements, inter-local agreements, sponsored research agreements, construction contracts, and other legal documents.

Draft formal legal responses representing the institution’s position on matters before enforcement agencies or other adjudicatory bodies.

Oversee timely responses to public records requests and compliance with applicable laws such as the Texas Public Information Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and subpoenas.

Support efforts to foster an inclusive environment that promotes participation and respect.

Assist in creating, revising, and maintaining institutional policies, procedures, and forms to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Represent the Office of General Counsel in administrative proceedings before state agencies and handle investigations related to disciplinary matters, internal grievances, and termination hearings.

Conduct legal research and analysis, and prepare legal memoranda on various topics.

Draft and review correspondence and reports on behalf of the OGC.

Serve as the primary liaison with external legal counsel in both litigation and non-litigation matters.

Stay current on legal and regulatory developments at the federal, state, and local levels.

Furnish legal advice on general and specialized legal issues related to higher education and the organization.

Perform legal research and prepare memorandums/opinions on legal issues.

Prepare, review, revise, and interpret the Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures to comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Draft and review contracts for internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assist in contract negotiations.

Process subpoenas and requests for information.

Represent the organization in proceedings, hearings, and investigations

Manage discovery and support litigation cases handled by the Texas Attorney General’s Office.

Support the organization’s top priorities and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Associate General Counsel Background Profile:

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.

License to practice law in the State of Texas.

An excellent academic record and related experience preferred.

Minimum of 5 years as a licensed attorney with experience in contracts, employment law, constitutional law, and litigation.

Strong knowledge of federal, state, local, and county laws.

Familiarity with organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.

Understanding of compliance policies and their implementation.

Experience with general web-based research tools.

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to provide sound legal advice and services.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take proactive initiative when necessary.

Demonstrated sound judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential matters.

Features and Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision paid 100% for employee

Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.

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