Assistant General Counsel
 University of North Texas System Administration | |
 United States, Texas, Denton | |
 Jul 25, 2025 | |
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Title: Assistant General Counsel Employee Classification: Assistant General Counsel Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration Division: SYS-Gen Counsel SubDivision-Department: SYS-Gen Counsel Department: SYS-Gen Counsel-930000 Job Location: Denton Salary: Salary commiserate with position and experience. FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary As an office that is fully committed to exceptional representation, the UNT System Office of General Counsel works collaboratively to deliver advice to our higher education clients in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The successful candidate is expected to have an appreciation for the mission of higher education, a commitment to excellence and proactive lawyering, an enthusiasm for client outreach, and a passion for professional development and growth. Position Overview The University of North Texas System Office of General Counsel has an immediate opening for an Assistant General Counsel to join a dedicated team of attorneys and professional staff. The UNT System includes the System Administration, the University of North Texas, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and the University of North Texas at Dallas. The UNT System Office of General Counsel includes ten attorneys and seven professional staff located in offices on the institutional campuses and at the UNT System building in downtown Dallas. The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal advice and services to UNT System and its component institutions as a member of the System Office of General Counsel. Minimum Qualifications Two years active legal practice. Graduation from an accredited law school with Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to research complex legal issues and prepare legal opinions and documents. The ability to work collegially and to advise managerial-level clients in an ethical, professional, and respectful manner. The ability to identify and frame complex legal issues and to convey advice clearly and effectively to non-lawyers. The ability and willingness to engage in creative thinking and problem solving. The ability to communicate effectively with the General Counsel, senior attorneys and other members of the office, and external attorneys and governmental agencies about matters of significance affecting the UNT System and its component institutions. The desire to work in a team environment and ability to establish cooperative working relationships with members of the Office of General Counsel and with the varied constituents within the UNT System and its component institutions. Excellent time and task management and prioritization skills. The ability to work independently while handling multiple general assignments, and the desire and ability to handle complex assignments with moderate supervision. Self-motivation, a strong sense of intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn new areas of the law. Discretion and the ability to gain trust and maintain confidences. Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Required License/Registration/Certifications J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Licensed and admitted to practice law in Texas (or eligible to be licensed in Texas within one year from the date of employment), and in good standing (or qualified to be in good standing) with the State Bar of Texas Job Duties:
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Environmental Hazards: No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule: M-F Driving University Vehicle: No Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. EEO Statement: The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing. | |