Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States The University of Texas System Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to provide expert legal support and analysis to our organization, ensuring that we operate in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

About The University of Texas System

The University of Texas System is a federal contractor committed to providing commercial and legal support to all departments in a multitude of practice areas affecting the surface and subsurface of the land.

About the Role
  • Provide high-quality legal support and analysis with an understanding of Texas oil and gas/land management practices on a diverse portfolio of sophisticated agreements and transactions.
  • Perform legal research and investigation, and report findings and conclusions to senior and executive management.
  • Manage legal projects and matters independently, with oversight from the VP, Legal.
  • Shape the role within the Legal Department by cultivating expertise on matters unique to The University of Texas System.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide commercial and legal support to all departments in a multitude of practice areas affecting the surface and subsurface of the land.
  • Collaborate with internal and external parties to achieve business objectives.
  • Manage and adhere to deadlines, with strong attention to detail, higher-level thinking skills, and strong professional judgment.
  • Work collaboratively, cohesively, and with a positive and enthusiastic approach.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Texas.
  • Three (3) years of experience at a law firm or combination of experience at a law firm and in-house at an energy company or land management company.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent drafting and professional communication skills.
Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Uses standard office equipment. Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

Benefits

The standard retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. However, the incumbent of this position may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.


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