Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Employment, Office of General Counsel UT System Administration
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position is part of the Office of the General Counsel which represents The University of Tennessee a statewide system of public higher education. The Office of the General Counsel defends the University and its employees in all phases of employment and other civil litigation (including discovery motions trial and appeal) and represents the University in administrative proceedings involving allegations of student or employee misconduct. Within the Office of the General Counsel the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Employment (Deputy GC) reports directly to the General Counsel and is responsible for supervising all litigation of the University.
Responsibilities
The Deputy GC serves in a management and supervisory role with regard to other lawyers handling litigation matters makes strategic litigation decisions relating to these matters that may impact all levels of the University and provides recommendations to the General Counsel with regard to the settlement of litigation matters. The Deputy GC also serves as the primary liaison with the Tennessee Attorney Generals Office regarding litigation and claims involving the University.
The Deputy GC also interacts with all levels of the Universitys administration principally in an advice and counsel capacity including without limitation matters relating to staff employment issues human resources and other matters of substantial magnitude related to crucial University activities.
It is preferred for this position to be located in Knoxville Tennessee but responsibilities will involve service to all campuses and institutes in the University System.
Qualifications
Required:
At least ten (10) years of civil practice experience in a law firm or in a corporate higher education or government legal office; record of outstanding achievements as a practicing attorney; excellent academic record; exceptional analytical problem-solving diplomatic and oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple demanding tasks; demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment; highly versatile set of legal skills; pragmatic and objective business acumen and ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice; ability to perceive and explain to non-lawyers the practical application of law and policy in complex situations; high degree of personal integrity sound judgment and a commitment to accountability; initiative and intellectual curiosity.
Preferred:
Strong litigation experience ideally with trial and appellate experience; public higher education experience.
Pay Scale Type:
Market Range 22 with salary negotiable within budgetary parameters based on qualifications and experience
Materials Required for Consideration:
Letter of application resume and three references knowledgeable of applicants legal skills and experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families generous retirement benefits a wide variety of professional development opportunities supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessees benefits visit
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agricultur ... View more
