Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel - UT System Administration

This position is part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which represents The University of Tennessee, a statewide system of public higher education.  

This position will be involved in proactively supporting OGC attorneys and advising a diverse group of University leaders on a wide variety of matters, including contracts and procurement, business transactions, and University policies, matters relating to sponsored research and research compliance, and athletics transactions.  The position is located in the OGC’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee, but responsibilities of the position will involve service and travel to all campuses and institutes in the University system.

JD from an accredited law school; Tennessee law license or eligibility for Tennessee license; minimum of two (2) years of relevant legal experience; strong academic record; and strong legal writing and oral communication skills.

Application Process 
For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.      

Benefits and Compensation
Compensation for this position will be competitive with comparable positions at peer institutions. 

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/ 

The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.