Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel

Duties: Identifies and prioritizes the response to various areas of legal risk and establishes a clearly understood framework for legal policies. Receives and investigates inquiries and complaints from system and institutional administrators, including matters related to system policies. Confers with system employees on matters involving legal interpretations and decisions related to institutional activities, policy questions and operating problems. Conducts research on state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigates legal problems and makes recommendations. Drafts, reviews and approves policies and procedures, regulation, bylaws, and other documents within legal specialty areas. Educates system employees on relevant state and federal laws, policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares, reviews and negotiates agreements for the Board of Regents and for system institutions. Advises senior management on legal issues related to commercial matters. Provides legal counsel and support to system departments and divisions. Drafts proposed legislation; reviews and analyzes proposed legislation. Serves as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Regents. Performs related duties as assigned.

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University System of Georgia Office
270 Washington Street Board of Regents - The University
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30334
Website : http://www.usg.edu