Associate General Counsel-Administration & Finance

Lead and manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals in an identified practice group. Serve as the primary subject matter expert and senior leader of their practice group who sets organizational strategies to support the mission of the Institution and the Office of the General Counsel. Proactively representing the Office of the General Counsel in the campus and surrounding community as a solutions provider. Provide input to the Deputy General Counsel on key priorities, resource allocation, and strategic goals. Provide advice, counsel and training regarding legal requirements, best practices, and strategies for managing risk. Provide leadership and serve as a key advisor in protecting the legal interest of the Institute and ensuring its operations are within the scope of established law and policy. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback and career development opportunities, and making pay recommendations.

This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Institute executive management and department heads, research and academic faculty, cooperative organizations, Institute staff, opposing counsel, and representatives of various regulatory
agencies.

Job Duty 1 -
Proactively identify legal issues and provide counsel to senior administration in multiple specialized areas in the law relating to higher education. Serve as the primary subject-matter expert of their practice group and proactively communicate with and educate Institute client groups and teams on changes in legal compliance, policies and practices.

Job Duty 2 -
Proactively and positively engage with stakeholders to elevate and promote the mission and services provided by the Office of the General Counsel; work collaboratively on coordinated projects with overlapping areas of responsibility and expertise.

Job Duty 3 -
Manage and provide leadership and guidance to their staff attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants. Mentor and attend to the professional development of attorneys and other staff.

Job Duty 4 -
Provide input to the Deputy General Counsel on key priorities, resource allocation, and strategic goals.

Job Duty 5 -
Independently interact with external legal counsel and attorneys and legal staff within the State Attorney General's Office and Board of Regents on legal questions and issues.

Job Duty 6 -
Prepare and negotiate key documents, contracts, policies, and various other documents.

Job Duty 7 -
Serve on any committee, as assigned, to provide legal input and guidance.

Job Duty 8 -
Determine needs for campus-wide education and training.

Job Duty 9 -
Conduct presentations on legal issues and processes to Institute management and staff.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Juris Doctorate from an accredited school.

Other Required Qualifications
Member of the Georgia Bar or ability to become licensed to practice law in Georgia within twelve months of hire.

Required Experience
Ten or more years of job-related experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Skills in communication, negotiation, strategy development, multi-tasking, and relationship building.

Skills in communication, negotiation, strategy development, multi-tasking, and relationship building.

KNOWLEDGE
This job requires professionally advanced knowledge of the law, especially as applied within a higher education and research-oriented environment required for complete latitude for independent judgement. Scope of leadership to work without supervision and to execute the mission and objectives of the General Counsel. Requires mentoring and leadership skills. The ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy. Use of office and legal related computer applications is required. The person in this position works collaboratively with many offices on campus and must have a deep understanding of the organizational culture and decision-making processes of the Institute. The person in this position will be expected to work at the highest professional level with integrity, judgment and attention to detail and work as a leader within their team.

SKILLS
Skills in communication, negotiation, strategy development, multi-tasking, and relationship building.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Location, Atlanta, GA

Salary: $175k - 195k

Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening