• Assistant General Counsel III

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Assistant General Counsel III

     

    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 12 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 provides legal representation of and support to administrators, faculty and staff of The Texas A&M University System, with an emphasis on governance.Responsibilities:- Provides legal advice and counsel to System administrator, faculty and staff in the area of governance.- Interprets and provides counsel and guidance on new and emerging legal and regulatory issues at the federal and state levels and assists in the review, interpretation and drafting of System policies regulations and guidance.- Assists in drafting and preparing responses to proposed legislation and counseling on legislation passed into law.

     

    - Drafts requests for Attorney General Opinions, open records decisions and related amicus briefs.

     

    - Reviews records to determine whether the information provided is responsive and complete.- Identifies information that may be protected from disclosure under the Public Information Act or other law.

     

    - Redacts FERPA-protected information as needed.

     

    - Develops well-researched internal legal memorandums and opinions.

     

    - Participates in Office of General Counsel proactive legal counsel, i.e. workshops, briefing papers, videos, newsletters. etc.

     

    - Other duties as assigned.

     

    Education and Experience:- B.A./ B.S. plus an earned (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.- Five years of related legal experience.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage a broad range of complex legal issues.- Availability to travel across state to System locations.

     

    - Travel required.

     

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

     

    Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:- Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas in good standing or will seek a Texas law license through reciprocity within 12 months of hire date.

    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/Veterans/Disability Employer.