Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate

Join to apply for the Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate role at The University of Texas System3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate role at The University of Texas SystemRequired Application MaterialsA resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.FLSA StatusExemptEarliest Start DateImmediatelySalarySalary commensurate with experienceHours per Week40 hours weeklyHiring DepartmentGeneral CounselRequired Application MaterialsA resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.About UsFor more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, five health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 116,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s fourteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.Purpose of PositionIn the Office of General Counsel, or OGC, our clients include the 14 institutions within the UT System, plus UT System’s central administrative office, known as System Administration. OGC assists our clients in solving problems that affect their diverse educational, health, research, and business missions. Formally, we are a full-service legal department composed of 32 attorneys in three practice groups: Business Law, General Law, and Health Law. The Business Law section is comprised of lawyers with specialties in tax, construction, contracting, procurement, technology, real estate, corporate, gifts and estates, and intellectual property.**OVERVIEW OF POSITION**The selected candidate will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Managing Counsel for Business Law and provide legal advice, counsel, and representation on real estate matters. The attorney’s work will primarily focus on real estate matters but may range into other areas critical to the business operations of The University of Texas System institutions.Though experienced in real estate, the ideal candidate will be eager and willing to collaborate and problem solve with clients and legal colleagues in a variety of contexts.Essential FunctionsStructure real estate business transactions given legal constraints.Provide legal advice and counsel.Conduct legal research and prepare written legal advice and opinions.Negotiate and prepare legal documents for real estate transactions.Propose, draft, interpret, and apply relevant UT System policies for successful execution of real estate business transactions.Review and interpret proposed state and federal legislation.Collaborate in a team-oriented approach to delivering legal services.Review proposed transactions, licenses, contracts, and other agreements to assure compliance with federal and Texas law and applicable UT System Regents’ Rules and UT System policies.Communicate effectively with clients and OGC leadership, attorneys, and staff.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProven ability to navigate a wide range of complex legal issues effectively.Translate legal concepts to, and develop solutions with, a variety of clients, including administrators, other professionals, and other relevant stakeholders.Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior executives from within and outside the organization, and the ability to think strategically and serve as a business partner.Ability to effectively perform work of a sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information, use of sound judgment, strict discretion, and maintain strict confidentiality of privileged information.Ability to analyze and interpret issues and prepare legal opinions.Work independently and collaboratively, in person and remotely.Embody and support OGC’s Service Principles.Required QualificationsGraduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.Licensure to practice law in Texas, or full licensure in Texas within 12 months of hire.At least five years’ experience as a licensed, practicing attorney, with a particular background in commercial real estate.Preferred QualificationsAt least seven years’ experience as a licensed, practicing attorney.Experience in an in-house legal department (public, private or nonprofit) and/or law firm.Working ConditionsMay work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Uses standard office equipment10% TravelEO/AA StatementThe University of Texas System Administration is a federal contractor committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu .Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Texas System by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Assistant General Counsel” roles.Legal Operations and Outside Counsel ManagerAustin, TX $175,000.00-$245,000.00 2 weeks agoAustin, TX $198,000.00-$266,000.00 2 weeks agoAssociate General Counsel - Employment Law & InvestigationsAustin, TX $198,000.00-$266,000.00 2 weeks agoBriefing and Research Attorney $85,000 + BonusAustin, TX $85,000.00-$85,000.00 3 days agoSenior Legal Counsel - Corporate, Securities and EmploymentAustin, TX $104,550.00-$185,525.00 5 days agoLead Counsel, Payments - Monetization LegalAustin, TX $167,000.00-$233,000.00 2 weeks agoAustin, TX $94,500.00-$120,000.00 6 days agoAssociate General Counsel, Investigations & ComplianceAssociate Product Counsel, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud ApplicationsLitigation Associate Attorney $120,000 + Commission + BonusAustin, TX $120,000.00-$120,000.00 3 days agoSenior Legal Counsel, Commercial & OperationsTWDB - 25-85: Assistant General Counsel Team Lead (Attorney IV)Austin, TX $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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