Title: Associate University Counsel, GMU

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: George Mason University 

Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service, a professional environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA EDUCATION SECTION
seeks an
ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY COUNSEL/ ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

The attorney, based on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, will serve the Attorney General under the direction of the Chief of the Education Section and the University Counsel, and will provide representation and a wide variety of legal services to the University. George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university, with over 39,000 students on three campuses in Virginia and one in Korea.

Minimum Qualifications

DUTIES: It is anticipated that the attorney will handle a broad range of legal matters, serving all divisions of the University, in coordination with the other attorneys in the Office of the University Counsel. Areas of emphasis include construction, real estate and finance. The position may also assist current attorneys in the office, as needed, in the areas of contract, and/or transactional matters related to procurement, sponsored research, non-disclosure agreements, and University-Associated Organizations. Additionally, the individual will provide other legal services to the University and the Commonwealth as directed by the University Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General.

Preferred Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidate will have excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills and be able to respond to legal requests in a timely fashion. A minimum of five years of experience in the general practice of law is required. Preference will be given to applicants with specific experience in the representation higher education institutions. Excellent interpersonal skills are also required. High level organizational skills and an ability to manage many projects simultaneously and work under pressure are required. Must be admitted to the Virginia bar or eligible for immediate admission. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Admission to the Virginia Bar is required before beginning employment. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, applications and materials must be submitted by TBD

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: helppersonnel@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.