Associate University Counsel, William & Mary (Two Positions Available)

Title: Associate University Counsel, William & MaryState Role Title: Assistant Attorney General Hiring Range: $102,260 to $164,755 Pay Band: UGAgency: Attorney General & Dept of LawLocation: WILLIAMSBURGAgency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe 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 QualificationsSuccessful 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 ConsiderationsState government experience or experience working with higher education institutions is preferred.Special InstructionsKindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website ( 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 InformationName: OAG RecruitmentPhone: 804-786-2071Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.