Title: Associate University Counsel, William & Mary
State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General
Hiring Range: $102,260 to $164,755
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Associate University Counsel-Transactions position primarily provides representation and advice on matters relating to contracts and procurement, research and sponsored programs, data protection, auxiliary organizations, and real estate. As a public university with an R1 Carnegie Classification, William & Mary seeks to enhance its capacity to engage efficiently and collaboratively with external entities in both the public and private spheres. This position provides broad legal support for the institution to pursue its strategic goals including through reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and transactional documents and advising on related policy and compliance issues. This position also oversees litigation on contractual and pecuniary claims in state or federal courts and assesses settlement of disputes in accordance with OAG policies.
The Associate University Counsel – Employment position provides representation and advice on all aspects of personnel matters for both faculty and staff, including reviewing employment policies and counseling on performance management and hiring issues. With a workforce of more than 3,000 individuals, William & Mary consistently seeks to refine the infrastructure and practices that support their development and success. This position also advises the Threat Assessment Team, oversees litigation and pre-litigation related to complaints brought by current or former employees and assesses settlement of disputes in accordance with OAG policies. Additionally, this position advises William & Mary’s FOIA officer, Registrar and records management staff on compliance with state and federal laws governing educational and other public records, and may also provide advice regarding student conduct and disciplinary processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates for both positions will have excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills. Also required are strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish relationships with clients to foster well-informed decision-making, and organizational skills, including the ability to triage and prioritize requests for assistance and to manage large numbers of projects simultaneously.
For the Associate University Counsel -Transactions position, subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: complex public transactions, sponsored research, technology transfer, export controls, intellectual property licensing, data regulation, procurement or real estate.
For the Associate University Counsel – Employment position, subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: employment law and disputes, human resource and payroll policies and practices, Title IX, First Amendment, Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), or FERPA.
Must be admitted to the Virginia bar or eligible for immediate admission.
Additional Considerations
State government experience or experience working with higher education institutions is preferred.
Special Instructions
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
