General Counsel

ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldine Independent School District is seeking a General Counsel to lead the district's legal affairs and provide strategic counsel on education law and compliance. The role requires robust experience in public education matters, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to advise senior leadership on risk, policy, and regulatory changes.

Qualified candidates must hold a Juris Doctor, be admitted to practice in Texas, and be eligible to practice before federal courts.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Law Examiners as an Attorney and Counselor at Law and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas.
• Admitted and qualified as an Attorney and Counselor of the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations relating to public education.
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the legislative process.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as law, policy and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Attorney licensure TX

Admitted to US District Court Southern

Legal research & writing

Knowledge of public education laws

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Aldine ISD

• Position Type:
  Central Office/Support/Clerical/ Attorney
  
• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
  

October 22, 2026

We are accepting applications for the position of General Counsel.

Applicants for this position must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited college or university
• Licensed by the State Board of Law Examiners of Texas as an Attorney and Counselor at Law and shall have been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas
• Admitted and qualified as an Attorney and Counselor of the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations relating to public education
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
• Thorough knowledge of the legislative process
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as law, policy and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Excellent pubic relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

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Postings current as of 10/24/2026 7:44:22 AM CST.