Overview
Assistant General Counsel at University of Georgia , Office of Legal Affairs. This position is one of ten full-time attorneys within the Office of Legal Affairs, reporting directly to the General Counsel. Attorneys 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. The Office of Legal Affairs does not provide legal advice to administrators, faculty, staff, or students in their individual capacities.
Posting Details
Posting Number: S13745P
Department: Legal Affairs Office
Location: Athens Area
Employment Type: Full Time
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Advertised Salary: $100,000 - 120,000
Posting Date: 06/20/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2025
About The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. Since 1785, UGA has a long track record of academic and professional achievement and is ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students (over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students). Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the newly formed School of Medicine.
About the Office of Legal Affairs
The Office of Legal Affairs is the University of Georgia’s in-house legal counsel. Attorneys provide legal advice and counseling to the University through its administrators, faculty, and staff, and handle policy interpretation and contract review. The office, in conjunction with the Attorney General, also manages actual or threatened litigation involving the University. The Office also provides training and informative programs on legal issues applicable to units of the University.
College/Unit/Department Website: legal.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Benefits
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salary
Advertised Salary: $100,000 - 120,000
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree required. Additional professional licensure and/or certification in the field may be required.
Preferred Qualifications: The successful applicant should have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and be admitted or immediately eligible for admission to practice law in the State of Georgia. Applicants for this position should have 2+ years of experience relevant to higher education law. Applicants with 7+ years of experience may apply for the open Associate General Counsel position.
Relocation: Successful candidate should live or be willing to relocate to the Athens area.
Position Summary
This position is one of ten full-time attorneys in the University of Georgia’s Office of Legal Affairs, the University’s in-house legal counsel. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, attorneys in the office 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. Other areas of responsibility include policy interpretation, contract review, and — in conjunction with the Attorney General — management of actual or threatened litigation. Duties and assignments may change to meet the needs of the unit and institution. Assistant General Counsel positions are intended for attorneys with 2+ years of experience in developing expertise relevant to higher education law.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Advice and counseling to assigned units (50% of time)
- Contract review (30% of time)
- Other duties assigned by the General Counsel (20% of time)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Plan and manage a variety of tasks
- Work effectively with a wide variety of constituents in a large public institution
- Strong analytical, legal-research, and problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Physical Demands
- Standard for a typical office environment
- Sitting, standing, and walking/moving
Position Details
- Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
- Is this a Position of Trust? No
- Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
- Does this position require a P-Card? No
- Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
- Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
- Does This Position Have Security Access? No
Credit and Background
- Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.
- Background investigation includes criminal background checks and, if applicable, a pre-employment drug test for high-risk positions. Details at the UGA Background Check website.
Application Instructions
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is open until filled with priority given to applications submitted by July 20, 2025. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references. The letter should address interest, qualifications, and relevant experience. Applicants for the Associate General Counsel position (7+ years) may apply here: ugajobsearch.com/postings/ .
Recruitment Contact
- Recruitment Contact Name: Lindsay Smith
- Recruitment Contact Email:
- Recruitment Contact Phone:
Recruitment Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Online Audio and Video Media
EEO and Core Values
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( ).
USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details available online in USG policy.
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