Assistant General Counsel

Under the direction of the Vice President and General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel assists in advising the University leadership concerning legal matters such as University policies and procedures, employee relations, student discipline, contracts, pending litigation, and other University matters. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides general legal guidance to University administration and the individual campuses across the State of Louisiana
• Advises University leadership concerning the legal implications of proposed policies and actions
• Drafts or revises University policies as directed
• Counsels the University as to compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
• Advises University administrators or committees conducting University business and makes recommendations to the General Counsel
• Furnishes legal advice relating to and coordinates preparation for administrative hearings involving University administrators and/or committees. 
• Assists with internal investigations as needed
• Manages responses to requests for public records
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Three years of legal experience

Minimum Certifications/Licenses:

• Member of Louisiana State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or District of Columbia and willingness to gain admission or other designation to practice law in the State of Louisiana

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience representing or performing work for public entities
• Prior experience representing or performing work in higher education
• Prior experience with public contracts and leases
• Familiarity with academic medical centers
• Familiarity with constitutional due process and other constitutional and other procedural issues related to public entities
• Familiarity with capital outlay and other legislative appropriation issues

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.