SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

US Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD seeks a Deputy General Counsel and Supervisory Attorney-Advisor to provide high-level legal leadership and strategic guidance to the university's General Counsel and senior officials. The incumbent also serves as the Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official.

The role supports the Defense Legal Services Agency and operates within the Office of General Counsel, coordinating complex litigation and policy matters for a

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of administrative, higher education, labor and employment, contract, cooperative agreements, fiscal, and government ethics.
• Lead or senior counsel experience in complex litigation.
• Ability to provide authoritative legal counsel and strategic advice to senior officials.
• Experience leading, directing, and mentoring a multidisciplinary legal team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy General Counsel and provide supervision within the Office of General Counsel.
• Act as Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official for the University.

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. The incumbent also serves as the University's Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official. This Defense Legal Services Agency position is stationed within the University's Office of General Counsel.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of, and professional experience applying laws and policies in these fields: administrative, higher education, labor and employment, contract, cooperative agreements, fiscal, and government ethics. This experience must include serving as a lead or senior counsel in complex litigation matters, as well as providing authoritative legal counsel and strategic advisory services to senior officials on high-risk or sensitive institutional issues. Additionally, candidate must possess proven experience leading, directing, and mentoring a multidisciplinary legal team consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative support staff.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.