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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Assistant or Associate General Counsel (General Counsel/El Paso) in El Paso, Texas
37854BR
Extended Job Title:
Assistant or Associate General Counsel (General Counsel/El Paso)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech University System
Position Description:
Performs legal work involving representation and advice on legal matters in the Texas Tech University System Office of General Counsel.
Requisition ID:
37854BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
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.
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.
Draft, review, and advise regarding contracts of the Texas Tech University System and components, including, but not limited to, real estate transactions such as leases, easements, land acquisitions, and conveyances; construction transactions including construction manager at-risk agreements, design professional agreements, public art agreements, and design-build agreements; other general transactions such as IT software and licensing agreements, purchasing and services agreements, international transactions involving Texas Tech campuses and programs abroad (e.g., Costa Rica and Spain campuses), public-private partnership agreements, research-related contracts and grants, athletics agreements including game guarantee contracts and media/marketing/apparel rights; health care agreements such as master services agreements, affiliation agreements, and managed care agreements.
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.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Asst:$100-$105K Assoc:$115-$120k
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Assistant General Counsel:
Three years 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.
Associate General Counsel:
Seven years 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.
Campus:
Texas Tech University
Department:
General Counsel
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Legal Professionals
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Assistant General Counsel:
JD degree
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Associate General Counsel:
JD degree
Five years experience as an attorney.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code:
250X
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:
27A, 27B
Air Force Specialty Code:
51JX
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:
4402
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .