General Counsel, Higher Education Strategy & Risk

Baylor University; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University, a premier Christian research university in Waco, TX, seeks an experienced attorney to join the Office of General Counsel as Assistant or Associate General Counsel. You will provide strategic legal guidance to leadership, administrators, and departments on a wide range of higher education matters.

The role involves advising on contracts, governance, compliance, and risk, plus leading or supporting litigation and outside counsel when needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or able to obtain Texas licensure.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible legal experience for Assistant General Counsel.
• Minimum of ten (10) years for Associate General Counsel.
• Experience advising organizational leadership and drafting/negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to University leaders, departments, colleges, and administrative units.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, policies and other legal documents.
• Advise on matters including student affairs, compliance, governance, privacy, risk management, and Title IX.
• Support or lead litigation management, investigations, and engagement of outside counsel.
• Assist with policy development, regulatory compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to University stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting higher education and advise leadership.
• Perform all other duties to support Baylor’s mission.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

Legal counsel experience

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Baylor University, a premier Christian research university in Waco, TX, seeks an experienced attorney to join the Office of General Counsel as Assistant or Associate General Counsel. You will provide strategic legal guidance to leadership, administrators, and departments on a wide range of higher education matters.

The role involves advising on contracts, governance, compliance, and risk, plus leading or supporting litigation and outside counsel when needed.