Assistant or Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel - UT System Administration
Responsibilities
Representing the University and its employees in all phases of employment, contract, tort, and other civil litigation (including discovery, motions, trial, and appeal), and representing the University in administrative proceedings.
Counseling University architects and capital projects officials about litigation risks in construction matters.
Other duties as assigned by the DGC or GC.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Tennessee law license or eligibility for Tennessee license
- Five (5) years of civil litigation experience in a law firm or in a corporate, higher education, or government legal office
- Record of outstanding achievements as a practicing attorney
- Excellent academic record
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, diplomatic, and oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, demanding tasks
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment
- Highly versatile set of legal skills
- Pramatic and objective business acumen and ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice
- Demonstrated ability to perceive and explain to non-lawyers the practical application of law and policy in complex situations
- High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability
- Initiative and intellectual curiosity
Pay
Pay Scale Type: Market Range 20 with salary negotiable, within budgetary parameters, based on qualifications and experience.
Materials Required for Consideration
- Letter of application
- Resume
- Three references knowledgeable of applicant’s legal skills and experience
About the Role
The position is part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which represents The University of Tennessee, a statewide system of public higher education. The position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, but responsibilities of the position will involve service and travel to all campuses and institutes in the University system.