Assistant General Counsel

Louisiana State University (LSU); United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption for qualified LSUs

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and support to university leadership, faculty, and staff on a broad range of higher-education matters. Working under the General Counsel, you will handle contracts, academic matters, employment issues, due process, and regulatory compliance.

You will also assist with litigation management, policy development, risk mitigation, and governance to protect LSU’s interests while advancing its academic mission.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Six years of legal experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana or must obtain limited admission for in-house counsel under Louisiana Rule XVII, § 14.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal guidance to University administration and LSU campuses across Louisiana.
• Review, draft or revise contracts and other agreements.
• Advise on academic matters, employment issues, IP and other university business.
• Coordinate litigation support and assist with investigations as needed.
• Assist with policy development, risk management and governance.

Skills

Legal advisement

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Litigation coordination

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Assistant General Counsel

Position Type

Professional / Unclassified

Department

LSU System General Counsel (Trey Jones (00050988))

Work Location

0124 University Administration

Pay Grade

Professional

Job Description

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and support to university leadership, faculty, and staff on a broad range of higher-education and related matters. Working under the direction of the General Counsel, the role handles contracts, academic matters, employment and labor issues, due process, student affairs (including Title IX and conduct), regulatory compliance (FERPA, research, accreditation), intellectual property, real estate, and governance. The position also assists with litigation management, policy development, and risk mitigation to protect the institution’s interests while advancing its academic mission.

Responsibilities

• (95%) Provides general legal guidance to University administration and the individual LSU campuses across the State of Louisiana
• Advises on interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations, and advises on interpretation and revision of University policies
• Reviews, drafts or revises contracts and other agreements
• Advises on academic matters, student matters, employment issues, intellectual property and other University business
• Furnishes legal advice relating to and coordinates preparation for administrative hearings involving University administrators and/or committees
• Assists with monitoring and providing litigation support
• Assists with internal investigations as needed
• Manages responses to requests for public records
• (5%) Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Six years of legal experience
• Must be licensed to practice law in Louisiana or must immediately obtain a limited admission for in-house counsel under Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII, § 14.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience representing or performing work for public entities.
• Prior experience representing or performing work in higher education.
• Prior experience with public contracts and leases.
• Familiarity with academic medical centers.
• Familiarity with constitutional due process and other constitutional and other procedural issues related to public entities.
• Familiarity with capital outlay and other legislative appropriation issues.

Additional Job Description

The Assistant General Counsel assists the Vice President and General Counsel in providing comprehensive legal advice and assistance to all campuses of the Louisiana State University system.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Juliana Meyers at [e-mail].

Posting Date

October 12, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

February 8, 2027

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail] . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.