Major/Essential Functions

• Work with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in defending lawsuits filed against the TTU System or its component institutions including, but not limited to, responding to discovery requests, preparing for and attending depositions and hearings, and filing motions.
• Draft, review, and advise regarding contracts of the Texas Tech University System and components.
• Respond to complaints of discrimination by former or current students or employees that are filed with external agencies (e.g., EEOC, TWC-CRD, OCR, DOL) including, but not limited to, attending mediations, filing position statements, and participating in interviews. 
• Provide legal advice on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, matters concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of institutions of higher education, and federal and state regulatory matters.
• Advise officials, faculty or staff of Texas Tech University System and components.
• Review and interpret laws, regulations, proposed legislative bills, and internal policies affecting operations and administration.
• Handle Texas Public Information act requests, including drafting and filing requests for Attorney General opinions.
• Handle medical malpractice and professional liability matters.
• Review/revise campus-wide policies and procedures.
• Work with the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel on issues impacting the board of regents.
• Attend and advise various TTU System component committees.
• Engage in actions and communications that are consistent with the Texas Tech University System and component institution Values Culture.
• Salary will be $100,000 to $105,000 commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected.

Required Qualifications

JD degree. Ability to qualify for admission to practice before the Texas Bar within six months if not presently admitted

Preferred Qualifications

Three year's experience as a practicing attorney in the general practice of law, preferable with an emphasis in higher education.