Chief Legal Officer

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Chief Legal Officer
Job ID: 5080
Duties: Serves as a key strategic legal adviser for the University. Provides oversight for all legal matters affecting the University while providing high level, professional legal counsel to the University President, senior leadership and faculty on a broad range of issues to support the University’s mission and objectives. Oversees the Office of Legal Affairs. Provides legal advice or consultation to the University President, administration and faculty through administrative channels related to the course and scope of their employment. Reviews and recommends institutional policies, procedures, guidelines and other documents as needed. Advises on a wide range of legal matters, including authority for proposed actions and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Performs sophisticated legal research, investigations and analysis with regard to a wide range of legal, legislative, policy, administrative and institutional matters. Provides timely, accessible, and sound legal advice on legal issues arising in the context of higher education, including: education law, risk management, Title IX, Clery Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, intellectual property, real property and construction, governance and parliamentary procedure, privacy and public information, ethics and conflicts of interest, fiscal accountability, employment law, and other legal matters. This includes advising the President on the practical aspects of applicable laws and any associated risks to foster strategic thinking and decision-making. Coordinate directly with the Office of General Counsel and the Attorney General’s office on pending cases and other litigation matters involving the University. In coordination with the Office of General Counsel and the Attorney General’s office, prepare court pleadings, legal memoranda and other papers for filing in litigation and administrative matters. Provide oral and written reports and recommendations on findings and outcomes to the President and Governing Board or directly to other University and/or UT System executives; when appropriate, makes recommendations for action and implementation. Reduces the likelihood for inappropriate, unnecessary or costly institutional liability in contractual agreements and terms or business arrangements by reviewing and/or preparing contracts and other legal documents for execution by or on behalf of the University. Represents the University during administrative or judicial proceedings in state, federal, and local courts and agencies, advising in the representation, or overseeing the representation of the University before University system hearing bodies as well as administrative and judicial bodies of the United States and the State of Texas. Advises and assists in dispute resolution within the University, using negotiation, mediation, and in-house grievance hearings and appeals. Negotiates settlements involving legal issues or transactions on behalf of the University in conjunction with other University officials. Reviews, prepares, and approves contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, employment, research, academic, and related matters. Anticipates, identifies and mitigates legal risks within the University. Counsels management in order to develop legal strategies and solutions. Ensures a healthy and productive balance between minimizing legal risk and supporting ongoing academic, research and co-curricular programs and enabling entrepreneurial innovation that furthers academic distinctiveness. Renders advice to assist with the resolution of complaints or concerns involving allegations of legal or policy violations, including discrimination, misconduct, and information security and safety. Reviews, prepares, and approves policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other documents within legal specialty areas. Collaborates with the Administration in the development of personnel management policies and procedures that take into account legal implications and provides for legal representation of the University’s rights. Evaluates whether campus policies and programs are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and assists with corrective actions as needed. Coordinates with liability insurance coverage providers on the representation of the University before state and federal agencies. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed. Leads training and preventative law presentations to educate all University constituencies, including faculty and staff, on aspects of their work that have legal implications and maintain effective and regular communication to create a culture of ongoing awareness and prevention on campus. Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsible for the management and supervision of the Office of Legal Affairs. Promotes and ensures privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Incumbent must be available to attend evening and weekend meetings as required. Some travel may be required. Complies with all State and University Policies. Other duties may be assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s objectives, policies and applicable laws.

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