Senior Counsel – Higher Education & FOIA

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University seeks an Associate General Counsel to represent the university on compliance with federal and state laws. The role focuses on FOIA responses, litigation support, and handling a workload across areas with independent work and escalation to senior attorneys as needed.

Responsibilities include supporting litigation, performing legal research, drafting university policies, and advising administrators and staff on complex legal issues.

Qualifications

• JD or its equivalent from an accredited school.
• Ten (10) plus years' experience as an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Clemson University administrators, faculty and staff.
• Assist more senior attorneys on various legal projects.
• Support assigned university litigation and outside counsel.
• Prepare responses to FOIA requests and related discovery documents.

Skills

Legal research

FOIA handling

Litigation support

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Electronic discovery tools

Job description

Clemson University seeks an Associate General Counsel to represent the university on compliance with federal and state laws. The role focuses on FOIA responses, litigation support, and handling a workload across areas with independent work and escalation to senior attorneys as needed.

Responsibilities include supporting litigation, performing legal research, drafting university policies, and advising administrators and staff on complex legal issues.