Deputy General Counsel

Description

The Deputy General Counsel reports to the General Counsel and serves as the chief legal officer in the absence of the General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel is responsible for planning and organizing the daily operations of the OGC, including the day-to-day management of the work of the attorneys and staff under the General Counsel. This position will also maintain an appropriate caseload, including being the lead attorney for one or more substantive areas, and is responsible for other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Managing the attorneys and staff and the day-to-day operations of the Office of General Counsel, including the intake and assignment of new matters; balancing the caseload amongst the attorneys in the office and outside counsel; receiving updates from each attorney and providing guidance on the successful resolution of legal matters; managing the office budget, expenditures and schedule; managing the H.R. requirements of the office; and briefing the General Counsel on matters of significant or institutional level risk.

• Provide advice and counsel to senior management and the Board of Trustees on complex legal matters and associated risk mitigation strategies for issues facing a higher education institution, including academic, research, student affairs, athletic, and employment matters, and being the lead attorney responsible for one or more substantive areas.

• Administer the selection, submission for Attorney General Approval, and billing of the outside counsel representing the university.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Juris Doctor

• Experience - At least fifteen years experience as an attorney practicing in an area of law relevant to a higher education institution; experience managing and supervising a legal department or team.

• Licenses & Certifications - Member in good standing of the SC Bar or can obtain a limited certificate of admission to practice.

Preferred Requirements

• 5 or more years of managing (1) an in-house legal department and/or (2) a legal practice area/team of a medium or large law firm.

• Previous legal experience representing a higher education institution.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and list of 3-5 references to Interfolio by March 5th. If you have questions about the position, please reach out to Brennan Ledford, Clemson Executive Search at mailto:bnhaski@clemson.edu.

Application Instructions

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