Attorney/Assistant or Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel  - 22000002I3 

Description

Description:   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 report to the University’s General Counsel and will be primarily involved in proactively advising administrators in the Athletics Department at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK).  In collaboration with other colleagues in the OGC, this position will work closely with the UTK Athletics Department on a variety of athletics-related matters, including drafting and negotiating business, game, and coach employment contracts; advising on personnel/employment matters and student-athlete issues; advising on NCAA compliance issues; advising on internal investigations and risk assessments; responding to public record requests; and performing other duties as requested by the Athletics Department and assigned by the General Counsel.

Attorney/Assistant or Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel  - 22000002I3 

Description

Description:   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 report to the University’s General Counsel and will be primarily involved in proactively advising administrators in the Athletics Department at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK).  In collaboration with other colleagues in the OGC, this position will work closely with the UTK Athletics Department on a variety of athletics-related matters, including drafting and negotiating business, game, and coach employment contracts; advising on personnel/employment matters and student-athlete issues; advising on NCAA compliance issues; advising on internal investigations and risk assessments; responding to public record requests; and performing other duties as requested by the Athletics Department and assigned by the General Counsel.

The position is locatd in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will primarily be housed in the UTK Athletics administration offices. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:   J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; Tennessee law license or eligibility for Tennessee license; five (5) years of civil practice experience in a law firm or in a corporate, higher education, or government legal office; record of outstanding achievements as a practicing attorney; excellent academic record; exceptional analytical, problem-solving, diplomatic, and oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple, demanding tasks; demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment; highly versatile set of legal skills; pragmatic and objective business acumen and ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice; ability to perceive and explain to non-lawyers the practical application of law and policy in complex situations; high degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability; initiative and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications:   More than ten (10) years of experience in the practice of law; litigation experience; higher education experience; five (5) or more years of experience as legal advisor (as either in-house counsel or external counsel) for a collegiate athletics department; knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and conference (NCAA and SEC) rules regarding college athletics.

Pay Scale Type:   Market Range 18, with salary negotiable, within budgetary parameters, based on qualifications and experience.

Materials Required for Consideration:   Letter of application, resume, and three references knowledgeable of applicant’s legal skills and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job

 Other Professional  

Primary Location

  US-Tennessee-knoxville 

Organization

  General Counsel 

Campus/Institute  University Administration 

Schedule

  Full-time 

Job Posting

  Mar 21, 2023, 3:31:38 PM