Senior Legal Officer

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Senior Legal Officer
The candidate provides guidance and legal advice on employment law matters, as well as faculty, staff and student discipline. Coordinates litigators and litigation and certain regulatory investigations involving the institution and its employees. Interacts and/or intervenes with The University of Texas System Office of General Counsel, the Texas Attorney General, and various private attorneys. Attends depositions and other legal proceedings to assist/coordinate outside attorneys representing the institution. Responds to subpoenas and requests for information and records. Negotiates on behalf of the institution in mediation and other situations encountered in pursuit of resolving legal conflicts to which the institution is a party in interest. Acts as primary UT Police Department liaison on legal matters. Coordinates certain internal hearings and assures that institutional policies are followed and due process is achieved. Conducts or participates in training on various legal issues. Provides interpretation and opinions regarding various laws, regulations and internal and external policies. Advises as necessary the various institutional committees and managers. Drafts and/or reviews various documents and forms as required for institutional business purposes. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. In conjunction with the Chief Legal Officers, supervises the support staff and legal interns. Must have Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Should have 5+ years of experience. Licensed by the State Bar of Texas is required. Proficiency in legal research via library or computers is essential. Experience in health law, higher education law or transactional law is preferred.

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