Associate General Counsel

Posted: 07/24/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Legal Job Number: 19455 Pay Rate: 130,000 Instant Interview AvailableJob DescriptionExciting opportunity for a licensed attorney to join a top education industry organization in Houston, Texas as an Associate General Counsel. Utilize your legal expertise to provide comprehensive services, handle contract negotiations and litigation, and stay up-to-date on relevant laws and regulations. Apply now for this direct hire position with excellent benefitsCompany Profile:Education IndustryGreat OrganizationExcellent benefitsAssociate General Counsel Role:The Associate General Counsel will provide comprehensive legal services to various departments, including senior administrators, faculty, and staff.Manage a broad range of legal inquiries across different departments.Work directly with administrators and faculty to draft, review, and revise various agreements, such as purchase agreements, license agreements, inter-local agreements, sponsored research agreements, construction contracts, and other legal documents.Draft formal legal responses representing the institutionâs position on matters before enforcement agencies or other adjudicatory bodies.Oversee timely responses to public records requests and compliance with applicable laws such as the Texas Public Information Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and subpoenas.Support efforts to foster an inclusive environment that promotes participation and respect.Assist in creating, revising, and maintaining institutional policies, procedures, and forms to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.Represent the Office of General Counsel in administrative proceedings before state agencies and handle investigations related to disciplinary matters, internal grievances, and termination hearings.Conduct legal research and analysis, and prepare legal memoranda on various topics.Draft and review correspondence and reports on behalf of the OGC.Serve as the primary liaison with external legal counsel in both litigation and non-litigation matters.Stay current on legal and regulatory developments at the federal, state, and local levels.Furnish legal advice on general and specialized legal issues related to higher education and the organization.Perform legal research and prepare memorandums/opinions on legal issues.Prepare, review, revise, and interpret the Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures to comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Draft and review contracts for internal stakeholders.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assist in contract negotiations.Process subpoenas and requests for information.Represent the organization in proceedings, hearings, and investigationsManage discovery and support litigation cases handled by the Texas Attorney Generalâs Office.Support the organizationâs top priorities and perform other job-related duties as assigned.Associate General Counsel Background Profile:Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.License to practice law in the State of Texas.An excellent academic record and related experience preferred.Minimum of 5 years as a licensed attorney with experience in contracts, employment law, constitutional law, and litigation.Strong knowledge of federal, state, local, and county laws.Familiarity with organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.Understanding of compliance policies and their implementation.Experience with general web-based research tools.Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to provide sound legal advice and services.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take proactive initiative when necessary.Demonstrated sound judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential matters.Features and Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision paid 100% for employeeÂJob RequirementsContracts, Legal , LawAdditional InformationFrontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.Disclaimer:Sensitive and personal data will not be requested by Frontline Source Group or its affiliates until a job offer is made and accepted. If you ever doubt the validity of our job postings, we encourage you to call one of our branch locations to verify the status on any job.Emily Adamson is a graduate of Texas A&M University with over 5 years of staffing experience at Frontline Source Group as an Executive Recruiter with a focus on placing top Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants. Her areas of staffing are not limited only to administrative but also her experience within the marketing sector is outstanding. She has specialization with in successful placements for titles such as Chief Marketing Office, CMO, Director of Marketing, Vice President of Marketing, Director of Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing Manger, Head of Marketing Strategy FinTech Growth Marketing, and Marketing Analyst. Working nationwide allows her to truly understand the job market, and how to present her candidates’ skills in the most competitive position going into interviews while also making sure her clients are getting the top 20% of talent available within the market. Whether you are searching for your next opportunity or if you need to locate top-quality talent, Emily will be dedicated to your search!All interviews are set by appointment only and we do not allow walk-ins at any location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D.Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.Clients will not sponsor visas.Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18