Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment

About the role

The Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment is focused on advising the University's Human Resources Division, Office of Faculty Affairs, and Equal Opportunity Office, and the laws and regulations relevant to these offices. These include federal and state labor and employment laws, anti-discrimination laws, and faculty disciplinary, tenure, and promotion policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counseling to the University through its administrators, faculty, and staff in the course of their duties on behalf of the University.
• Advise units on legal risks and mitigation strategies, relevant contract review, policy review and development, and training and education on relevant legal matters for assigned units.
• Provide guidance and serve as subject matter expert for colleges and units in specialized areas, including employment law, faculty tenure, academic freedom, and compliance (e.g., Title IX, Title VI, accessibility, Wage & Hour, FMLA).
• Other duties assigned by the General Counsel.

Requirements

• AJ.D. degree from an accredited law school
• State Bar membership
• Minimum of seven years of experience with a focus on employment law
• Experience relevant to higher education law, including faculty affairs, compliance, and equal opportunity and federal anti-discrimination law is preferred
• Live or be willing to promptly relocate to the Athens area

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Plan and manage a variety of tasks
• Work effectively with various constituents in a large public institution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound judgment

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Plan and manage a variety of tasks
• Work effectively with various constituents in a large public institution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound judgment

Benefits

• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
• Employment Type: Employee
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Additional Schedule Information: N/A
• Advertised Salary: $125,000 - 145,000
• Posting Date: 05/20/2026
• Open until filled: Yes
• Closing Date: N/A
• Proposed Starting Date: 08/01/2026
• Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is open until filled with priority given to applications submitted by June 14, 2026. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references. The letter of interest should address applicant’s interest in the position, qualifications, and relevant experience. Preferred starting date is August 1 with some flexibility.

Contact Information

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Lindsay Smith

Recruitment Contact Email: lbow@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: N/A