Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

Department: Legal Affairs Office

Full Time; Location: Athens Area; Salary: $125,000 - $145,000; Benefits Eligible; Employment Type: Employee; FTE: 1.00; Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP; Proposed Starting Date: 08/01/2026.

Position Summary

This is a full‑time attorney role in the University of Georgia’s Office of Legal Affairs. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will provide independent legal advice and counseling to designated university units, manage litigation, and represent the Office on key committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, policy interpretation, and contract review to assigned university units.
• Manage litigation and litigation coordination with the Attorney General of the State of Georgia.
• Represent the Office of Legal Affairs on committees and in meetings with university administrators.
• Coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office and other external counsel.
• Perform other duties assigned by the General Counsel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Plan and manage a variety of tasks
• Work effectively with various constituents in a large public institution
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and sound judgment

Minimum Qualifications

JD, 2 years of relevant legal experience, State Bar membership.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful applicant should have a J.D. from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, be admitted or immediately eligible for admission to practice law in Georgia, and have at least seven years of experience, preferably including higher education law.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR.

Contact

Recruitment Contact: Lindsay Smith,