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About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.
Job Details
Job Title:
Senior Legal Counsel
Location:
USO-TW Building ATL
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
286291
Department Information These positions will have space in the USG's Office of Legal Affairs at the University System Office (USO) on Capitol Hill in downtown Atlanta but will also have flexibility to have another base at the state college campuses for which the position will provide services. Travel to the serviced campuses will be involved. The USO supports the USG's 26 public colleges and universities. Common legal issues handled by USG's Office of Legal Affairs include student matters, employment matters (including faculty and staff), contracts, real estate transactions, constitutional issues, legislation, Board governance, litigation support, regulatory compliance, and open government. The Senior Legal Counsel positions will work as part of a collaborative team of attorneys and support staff at the USO while providing shared legal services to several of USG's state colleges.
Job Summary The University System of Georgia (USG) is accepting applications for two Senior Legal Counsels. These positions will provide shared legal services to several state colleges within USG that do not currently have on-campus legal affairs offices. The legal services will range from such areas as contracts to employment matters to student issues. The positions will report to an Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs in the USO.
Responsibilities
Provides shared legal services to several state colleges within USG that do not currently have on-campus legal affairs offices
Reviews, negotiates, and drafts contracts
Advises on a range of legal matters such as those related to employment matters and student issues
Identifies and prioritizes the response to various areas of legal risk and establishes a clearly understood framework for legal policies
Advises senior management on legal issues related to transactional and commercial matters
Confers with system employees on matters involving legal interpretations and decisions related to institutional activities, policy questions and operating problems
Conducts research on state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigates legal problems and makes recommendations
Drafts, reviews and approves policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents within legal specialty areas
Educates system employees on relevant state and federal laws, policies, procedures, and regulations
Provides legal counsel and support to system departments and divisions
Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation
Performs related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Current member of the Georgia Bar, or another state's bar and able to become licensed in the State of Georgia within one year after date of hire
At least five years of experience practicing law
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in government and/or higher education is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to work with many varying constituents, including but not limited to the Board of Regents, the Chancellor, the Chancellor's senior staff, Presidents of institutions within the University System of Georgia and their administrators
Knowledge of board-level governance, functions, and relationships and history
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations impacting higher education
Knowledge of state ethics and government transparency regulations
Skill in written communication with executive and subject matter expert audiences and the news media
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents
Skill in decision-making and problem-solving
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Skills in oral and written communication
Ability to conduct investigations and articulate findings and results of investigations
Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues
Ability to effectively multi-task
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.
Job Details (continued)
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Online Audio and Video Media
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Senior Legal Counsel
role at
Inside Higher Ed
About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.
Job Details
Job Title:
Senior Legal Counsel
Location:
USO-TW Building ATL
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
286291
Department Information These positions will have space in the USG's Office of Legal Affairs at the University System Office (USO) on Capitol Hill in downtown Atlanta but will also have flexibility to have another base at the state college campuses for which the position will provide services. Travel to the serviced campuses will be involved. The USO supports the USG's 26 public colleges and universities. Common legal issues handled by USG's Office of Legal Affairs include student matters, employment matters (including faculty and staff), contracts, real estate transactions, constitutional issues, legislation, Board governance, litigation support, regulatory compliance, and open government. The Senior Legal Counsel positions will work as part of a collaborative team of attorneys and support staff at the USO while providing shared legal services to several of USG's state colleges.
Job Summary The University System of Georgia (USG) is accepting applications for two Senior Legal Counsels. These positions will provide shared legal services to several state colleges within USG that do not currently have on-campus legal affairs offices. The legal services will range from such areas as contracts to employment matters to student issues. The positions will report to an Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs in the USO.
Responsibilities
Provides shared legal services to several state colleges within USG that do not currently have on-campus legal affairs offices
Reviews, negotiates, and drafts contracts
Advises on a range of legal matters such as those related to employment matters and student issues
Identifies and prioritizes the response to various areas of legal risk and establishes a clearly understood framework for legal policies
Advises senior management on legal issues related to transactional and commercial matters
Confers with system employees on matters involving legal interpretations and decisions related to institutional activities, policy questions and operating problems
Conducts research on state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigates legal problems and makes recommendations
Drafts, reviews and approves policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents within legal specialty areas
Educates system employees on relevant state and federal laws, policies, procedures, and regulations
Provides legal counsel and support to system departments and divisions
Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation
Performs related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Current member of the Georgia Bar, or another state's bar and able to become licensed in the State of Georgia within one year after date of hire
At least five years of experience practicing law
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in government and/or higher education is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to work with many varying constituents, including but not limited to the Board of Regents, the Chancellor, the Chancellor's senior staff, Presidents of institutions within the University System of Georgia and their administrators
Knowledge of board-level governance, functions, and relationships and history
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations impacting higher education
Knowledge of state ethics and government transparency regulations
Skill in written communication with executive and subject matter expert audiences and the news media
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents
Skill in decision-making and problem-solving
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Skills in oral and written communication
Ability to conduct investigations and articulate findings and results of investigations
Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues
Ability to effectively multi-task
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.
Job Details (continued)
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Online Audio and Video Media
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