Assistant General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and support to university leadership, faculty, and staff on a broad range of higher-education and related matters. Working under the direction of the General Counsel, the role handles contracts, academic matters, employment and labor issues, due process, student affairs (including Title IX and conduct), regulatory compliance (FERPA, research, accreditation), intellectual property, real estate, and governance. The position also assists with litigation management, policy development, and risk mitigation to protect the institution’s interests while advancing its academic mission.

• →(95%) Provides general legal guidance to University administration and the individual LSU campuses across the State of Louisiana
• →Advises on interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations, and advises on interpretation and revision of University policies
• →Reviews, drafts or revises contracts and other agreements
• →Advises on academic matters, student matters, employment issues, intellectual property and other University business
• →Furnishes legal advice relating to and coordinates preparation for administrative hearings involving University administrators and/or committees
• →Assists with monitoring and providing litigation support
• →Assists with internal investigations as needed• Manages responses to requests for public records

• →(5%) Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Six years of legal experience
• Must be licensed to practice law in Louisiana or must immediately obtain a limited admission for in-house counsel under Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII, § 14.

• Prior experience representing or performing work for public entities. Prior experience representing or performing work in higher education. Prior experience with public contracts and leases. Familiarity with academic medical centers. Familiarity with constitutional due process and other constitutional and other procedural issues related to public entities. Familiarity with capital outlay and other legislative appropriation issues.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.