Job description
UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title
Assistant General Counsel
Department
SYS-Gen Counsel-930000
Job Location
Dallas
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
The Office of General Counsel represents the University of North Texas System in all legal matters. We are committed to excellence and working collaboratively to render legal advice in an atmosphere of trust and respect. Through our legal services we assist our clients in fulfilling their mission and achieving their goals.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas System Office of General Counsel has an immediate opening for an Assistant General Counsel to join a dedicated team of attorneys and professional staff. The UNT System includes the System Administration, the University of North Texas, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and the University of North Texas at Dallas. The UNT System Office of General Counsel includes ten attorneys and six professional staff located in offices on the campus in Denton and at the UNT System building in downtown Dallas. The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal advice and services to UNT System and its component institutions under the direction of an Associate General Counsel. This is a hybrid-work position with the opportunity to work remotely part of the time. This position also requires as-needed travel to UNT System locations.
This position has a portfolio primarily in the areas of litigation management, employment, equal opportunity, public information, student affairs, policy review, and legislation analysis. The practice group, including this position, also handles matters in areas of academic affairs, administrative law, athletics, general risk management and insurance, ethics and conflicts of interest, employment related immigration, regulatory and compliance matters such as the Clery Act, FERPA, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and general higher education issues.
As an office that is fully committed to excellence, the UNT System Office of General Counsel works collaboratively to deliver advice to our higher education clients in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The successful candidate is expected to have an appreciation for the mission of higher education, a commitment to excellence and proactive lawyering, an enthusiasm for client outreach, and a passion for professional development and growth.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two years active legal practice. Education: J.D. or L.L.B. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Certification: Licensed and admitted to practice law in Texas (or eligible to be licensed in Texas within one year from the date of employment), and in good standing (or qualified to be in good standing) with the State Bar of Texas.
Certification: Licensed and admitted to practice law in Texas (or eligible to be licensed in Texas within one year from the date of employment), and in good standing (or qualified to be in good standing) with the State Bar of Texas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In addition to excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to research complex legal issues and prepare legal opinions and documents, the successful candidate should possess:
- The ability to work collegially and to advise managerial-level clients in an ethical, professional, and respectful manner.
- The ability to identify and frame complex legal issues and to convey advice clearly and effectively to non-lawyers.
- The ability and willingness to engage in creative thinking and problem solving.
- The ability to communicate effectively with the General Counsel, senior attorneys and other members of the office, and external attorneys and governmental agencies about matters of significance affecting the UNT System and its component institutions.
- The ability to establish cooperative working relationships with members of the Office of General Counsel and with the varied constituents within the UNT System and its component institutions.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- The ability to work independently while handling multiple general assignments, and the desire and ability to handle complex assignments with moderate supervision.
- Self-motivation, a strong sense of intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn new areas of the law.
- Discretion and the ability to gain trust and maintain confidences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of experience practicing law in a higher education setting, with higher education clients, or in a government position such as an office of attorney general.
- Active license to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Assistant General Counsel
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 10 pounds, Sitting, Ability to communicate, Reaching
Job Duties
o
- Manage litigation deadlines and assist the Office of Attorney General with discovery requests.
- Provide UNT System managerial-level officials legal advice and recommend courses of action to resolve legal issues in a variety of areas including employment, equal opportunity, student affairs, general risk management and insurance, and regulatory and compliance matters such as the Clery Act, FERPA, Title IX, and general higher education issues.
- Draft complex legal opinions and briefs.
- Draft responses to investigations by federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Review policies, rules, regulations and internal investigations for legal sufficiency.
- Respond to subpoenas and other requests for public records.
- Attend student disciplinary hearings as the legal representative of the campus.
- Research and author written legal educational material directed at client outreach and engagement.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S4908P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
www.colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, www.colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.