Senior Deputy General Counsel & Lead Attorney

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This Supervisory Attorney-Advisor position provides the first level of supervision supporting the General Counsel while handling complex litigation and high-risk institutional matters.

The role also serves as the University’s Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official, under the Defense Legal Services Agency framework, and is stationed within the Office of General

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in private/public sector.
• Specialized experience demonstrates knowledge of administrative, higher education, labor and employment, contract, cooperative agreements, fiscal, and government ethics laws and policies.
• Experience leading, directing, and mentoring a multidisciplinary legal team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Experience as a lead or senior counsel in complex litigation and providing authoritative legal counsel to senior officials on high-risk institutional issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy General Counsel, providing first-level supervision supporting the General Counsel.
• Serve as Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official for the University.
• Position is a Defense Legal Services Agency assignment in the University's Office of General Counsel.

Job description

The incumbent serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This Supervisory Attorney-Advisor position provides the first level of supervision supporting the General Counsel while handling complex litigation and high-risk institutional matters.

The role also serves as the University’s Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official, under the Defense Legal Services Agency framework, and is stationed within the Office of General