Senior Deputy General Counsel — Higher Education

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to provide strategic legal advice, supervise attorneys and professional staff, and serve as Chief advisor to the Vice President for Legal Affairs.

You will oversee outside counsel, manage litigation and civil rights matters, and coordinate regulatory liaison with the Attorney General and THECB. The role requires a J.D./LL.M. and 10+ years of relevant experience, with licensure to practice in Texas.

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. or LL.M. and Texas bar licensure.
• Minimum ten (10) years of directly job-related experience.
• Familiarity with representation of public entities and higher education law.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to the University of Houston System and component institutions.
• Supervise attorneys and professional staff within the Office of the General Counsel.
• Oversee use of outside counsel and manage litigation and civil rights matters.
• Represent UH System in administrative and legal proceedings.
• Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• Draft legal documents, policies, legislation, and other materials.
• Participate in short and long-range planning of system initiatives.
• May perform as Public Information Act Officer.
• Train administrators and attorneys on legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with security and equal opportunity requirements.

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Job description

The University of Houston System is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to provide strategic legal advice, supervise attorneys and professional staff, and serve as Chief advisor to the Vice President for Legal Affairs.

You will oversee outside counsel, manage litigation and civil rights matters, and coordinate regulatory liaison with the Attorney General and THECB. The role requires a J.D./LL.M. and 10+ years of relevant experience, with licensure to practice in Texas.