Associate General Counsel
Position Description
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel for the Texas Tech University System, this Associate General Counsel position performs legal work involving representation and advice on legal matters in the Texas Tech University System Office of General Counsel and serves as the primary attorney and liaison for Angelo State University’s legal matters. This position will be located on the campus of ASU and will work directly with the TTU System Office of General Counsel’s 16 other attorneys and 8 administrative staff.
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.
Required Qualifications
JD degree; five years experience as an attorney. Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Ability to qualify for admission to practice before the Texas Bar within six months if not presently admitted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Seven years of experience as a practicing attorney handling legal matters that are relevant to representing a public institution of higher education.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.