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In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
 

Posting End Date: Open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: up to $150,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and cover letter are required.  

Job Summary

Function: Provides advanced legal and strategic advice on a wide array of real estate matters involving multiple stakeholders.  This position functions as both a legal specialist, providing collaborative advice and counsel on real estate transactional matters, as well as a key member of the Real Estate & Property Management team, playing a critical role in overseeing and executing specialized projects within the Real Estate and Property Management Department.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides advanced legal advice and counsel to the university on a wide variety real estate matters.
2. Manages significant and complex legal matters independently and in coordination with the University’s Office of Legal Affairs, Real Estate Office, external legal counsel, and UT System as appropriate.
3. Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to real estate transactions, property management, and construction projects.
4. Participating as a critical team member on major transactions, including complex Public Private Partnerships and ground leases.
5. Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and completion of special projects within the university’s real estate portfolio. Develop detailed project plans, define project scope, and set milestones.
6. Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Address and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
7. RFP Writing: Develop and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for project-related services in collaboration with the procurement office.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a temporary position with anticipated funding for two years and renewal is dependent on availability of funds and departmental need. 

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from an ABA-accredited school of law.
• Admission to the Texas Bar or eligibility to practice law in Texas through a reciprocal arrangement in another state.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in contracts and project management, with a focus on real estate in a university, public, or corporate setting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to communicate and interact with stakeholders collaboratively.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Expert knowledge of real estate law and other relevant rules, guidelines, policies, and practices.
• Expert knowledge of and skills in business transactions in a complex legal and policy environment.
• Expert organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.  
• Ability to work under strict time constraints. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with various issues unique to higher education specifically related to real estate matters.
• Familiarity with higher education debt process and functions.

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.