Associate General Counsel — Higher Education

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks an Associate General Counsel to join the Office of Legal Affairs as a full-time attorney reporting to the General Counsel. The role provides legal advice to administrators, faculty, and staff across units and manages policy interpretation, contract review, and litigation coordination.

The ideal candidate has a JD, at least seven years of relevant experience in higher education or employment law, and admission to the Georgia Bar; experience with

Formación

• JD, 2 years of related legal experience, and State Bar membership.
• Preferred: JD from an accredited law school with strong academics and Georgia bar admission.
• Seven+ years of experience in higher education or employment law preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to the Athens area is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• General legal advice and counseling to assigned units, 40% of time.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise for colleges and units, 40%.
• Other duties assigned by the General Counsel, 20%.

Conocimientos

Excellent oral and written comms.

Plan and manage tasks

Work with diverse constituents

Analytical and problem solving

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks an Associate General Counsel to join the Office of Legal Affairs as a full-time attorney reporting to the General Counsel. The role provides legal advice to administrators, faculty, and staff across units and manages policy interpretation, contract review, and litigation coordination.

The ideal candidate has a JD, at least seven years of relevant experience in higher education or employment law, and admission to the Georgia Bar; experience with