General Counsel Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

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. Primary duties of this position include representing the University and its employees in all phases of employment, contract, construction, tort, and other civil litigation (including discovery, motions, trial, and appeal), and representing the University in administrative proceedings.

The position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, but responsibilities of the position will involve service and travel to all campuses and institutes in the University system.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties of this position include representing the University and its employees in all phases of employment, contract, tort, and other civil litigation (including discovery, motions, trial, and appeal), and representing the University in administrative proceedings. Counseling University architects and capital projects officials about litigation risks in construction matters.

Other duties as assigned by the DGC or GC.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Tennessee law license or eligibility for Tennessee license
- Five (5) years of civil litigation 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 civil litigation
- Experience in jury trials
- Experience handling construction and contract litigation

COMPENSATION

- Pay Scale Type: Market Range 20 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.

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.