Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
The candidate will maintain effective and open communication with co-workers. Report to and provide objective advice for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center administrators on complex legal issues. Prepares legal opinions, briefs, and other legal instruments. Assists in drafting contracts. Provide excellent client service. Analyzes, negotiates and drafts specialized contracts of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Assists the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel or designee in case preparation and other legal duties. Applies accurate analysis and sound judgment to solve legal problems. Attends and advises various Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center committees. Works closely with administrators to advise and train campus leaders regarding how best to address personnel (staff/non-staff) matters to avoid litigation. Maintains thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, and regulations affecting operations of the institution. Reviews/revises campus-wide policies and procedures. Represents the institution in administrative hearings. Works closely and collaboratively with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in matters related to litigation. Provides legal advice on a variety of issues including, but not limited to matters concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of institutions of higher education, employment, healthcare, federal and state regulatory matters and contracting. Must have LLB or JD degree. Should have 1 year of legal experience. Must have ability to qualify for admission to practice before the Texas Bar if not presently admitted. Should preferably have 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the general practice of law, preferable with an emphasis in health care.

Deadline: 24 July 2018.

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