Chief Legal Officer

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Chief Legal Officer
The candidate will be responsible to provide legal counsel and representation to the University (including the President, senior leadership, faculty, and staff, in their official capacities) on the full range of UTSA legal concerns. Ensures appropriate coordination of legal counsel and services with the UT System Office of General Counsel. Direct duties include: Research and prepare all responses to complaints and/or lawsuits filed with state or federal agencies against the University, in coordination with the System Office of General Counsel and the Attorney General’s Office, as appropriate. Assist UT System attorneys and litigation counsel with all litigation involving UTSA, including assistance with discovery, witness preparation, and all other pre-trial, trial and appeal proceedings. Assist the President in responses concerning appeals, grievances, or other litigation matters filed with the President. Serves as the primary point of contact on all University legal issues. Serves as the primary point of legal contact and coordination between the University and local, state, and federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, in full coordination with UT System attorneys. Directs and oversees UTSA’s Office of Legal Affairs, through management of attorneys and support staff. Ensures the team’s work is efficient, goal directed, and in support of the University’s mission. Determines priorities, and assigns and manages efficient coverage of the University’s legal portfolio. Serves as the primary liaison between the University and external counsel on legal matters. In coordination with UT System, develops contracts for legal services and retains and manages outside counsel on behalf of the University. Proactively works with University leadership to ensure campus activities and practices are in compliance with federal and state laws and with University and System policies. Develops and maintains a robust framework of internal controls for evaluation and protection of the University’s legal interests and reduction of legal risks. Provides leadership and ongoing communication/training on legal and risk management topics relevant to the University community, and regularly consults with University management to promote institutional compliance with law and policy. Provides ongoing education and oversight to University staff on strategies for the reduction of risks of litigation and liability. Maintains leading edge expertise on current and emerging higher education legal issues and challenges. Cultivates valuable professional contacts with UT System and component peers, as well as with key higher education general counsel organizations. Provides oversight to the administration of open records and records retention policies and practices in compliance with the Texas Local Government Records Act and Texas Public Information Act.

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