Assistant General Counsel

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSU System General Counsel (Trey Jones (00050988))

Work Location: 0124 University Administration

Pay Grade: Professional

Job Description:

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and support to university leadership, faculty, and staff on a broad range of higher-education and related matters. Working under the direction of the General Counsel, the role handles contracts, academic matters, employment and labor issues, due process, student affairs (including Title IX and conduct), regulatory compliance (FERPA, research, accreditation), intellectual property, real estate, and governance. The position also assists with litigation management, policy development, and risk mitigation to protect the institution s interests while advancing its academic mission.

Responsibilities:

(95%) Provides general legal guidance to University administration and the individual LSU campuses across the State of Louisiana
Advises on interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations, and advises on interpretation and revision of University policies
Reviews, drafts or revises contracts and other agreements
Advises on academic matters, student matters, employment issues, intellectual property and other University business
Furnishes legal advice relating to and coordinates preparation for administrative hearings involving University administrators and/or committees
Assists with monitoring and providing litigation support
Assists with internal investigations as needed
Manages responses to requests for public records
(5%) Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
Six years of legal experience
Must be licensed to practice law in Louisiana or must immediately obtain a limited admission for in-house counsel under Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII, 14.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience representing or performing work for public entities.
Prior experience representing or performing work in higher education.
Prior experience with public contracts and leases.
Familiarity with academic medical centers.
Familiarity with constitutional due process and other constitutional and other procedural issues related to public entities.
Familiarity with capital outlay and other legislative appropriation issues.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

The Assistant General Counsel assists the Vice President and General Counsel in providing comprehensive legal advice and assistance to all campuses of the Louisiana State University system.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Juliana Meyers at Juliana.meyers@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 12, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 8, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check -

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits -

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.