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Confidential

Assistant General Counsel

Confidential, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Assistant General Counsel About the Company

Ambitious private research university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1912

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

Education Service Industry Universities Colleges & Universities Rice University Services Training Higher Education

Specialties

marketing corporate banking energy finance nanotechnology entrepreneurship and engineering

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a wide range of legal services and support to the organization. This includes but is not limited to, drafting and reviewing legal documents, advising on compliance matters, and representing the company in legal proceedings. The role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with external legal partners. The Assistant General Counsel will also be involved in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures to ensure the company's operations are in line with all relevant laws and regulations.

Applicants for the Assistant General Counsel position at the company should have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate legal environment is preferred, with a focus on commercial and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the legal issues facing the company and the ability to provide practical and effective legal advice. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential. The role demands a high level of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Legal