Senior Legal Officer

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Senior Legal Officer
The candidate provides legal advice and counsel to the Center primarily focused on labor and employment law, higher education law and related matters. Provides interpretation and opinions regarding various laws, regulations and internal and external policies. Coordinates litigators and litigation and certain regulatory investigations involving the institution and its employees. Drafts and/or reviews various documents and forms as required for institutional business purposes. Advises as necessary the various institutional committees and managers. Coordinates certain internal hearings and assures that institutional policies are followed and due process is achieved. Interacts and/or intervenes with The University of Texas System Office of General Counsel, the Texas Attorney General, and various private attorneys. 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. Attends depositions and other legal proceedings to assist/coordinate outside attorneys representing the institution. Conducts or participates in training on various legal issues. Responds to subpoenas and requests for information and records. 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 Officer & Compliance Officer, supervises the support staff and legal interns. Should have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school. Must have 5 years of experience (10 years preferred) in higher education law and/or employment law. Experience in health law, higher education law or transactional law preferred. Should be licensed by the State Bar of Texas.

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