Assistant General Counsel I

Agency

Department

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

This position provides legal representation and support to administration, faculty and staff of The Texas A&M University System on behalf of the Health and Business Affairs section. 

Responsibilities:
- Provides legal advice and counsel to System clients in areas, including but not limited to various business law matters relating to commercial, research, and educational related transactions and agreements, which include, but are not limited to, negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts; issues relating to state purchasing guidelines and requirements; affiliation agreements; interagency agreements; and inter-institutional agreements.
- Advise System clients on a variety of matters involving intellectual property relating to patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property, which include, but are not limited to, licensing issues, business ventures, protection, and enforcement.
- Assist in drafting and preparing responses to proposed legislation and counseling on legislation passed into law. Develop draft policies and regulations. Develop well research internal legal memorandums and opinions.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to System clients in judicial and administrative hearings that are not handled by The Attorney General of Texas.
- Assist the Office of the Attorney General with matters being handled by the Attorney General that pertain to System business law and/or intellectual property matters.
- Participate in Office of General Counsel matters, including practice area assignments, workshops, briefing papers, legal memoranda, special initiatives, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- B.A./B.S. plus an earned LLB or JD degree from an accredited law school.
- One year of related legal experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage a broad range of complex legal issues. 

- Availability to travel across state to System locations.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. 

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing or will obtain a Texas law license through reciprocity within 12 months of hire date.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.