Assistant or Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel – UT System Administration (8358)

This position is part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which represents The University of
Tennessee, a statewide system of public higher education. Primary duties of this position include representing the University and its
employees in all phases of employment, contract, construction, tort, and other civil litigation (including discovery, motions, trial, and
appeal), and representing the University in administrative proceedings.

The position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, but
responsibilities of the position will involve service and travel to all campuses and institutes in the University system.

Responsibilities

Primary duties of this position include representing the University and its employees in
all phases of employment, contract, tort, and other civil litigation (including discovery, motions, trial, and appeal), and representing the
University in administrative proceedings. Counseling University architects and capital projects officials about litigation risks in
construction matters.

Other duties as assigned by the DGC or GC.

Qualifications

Required
Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; Tennessee law license or eligibility for Tennessee license; five
(5) years of civil litigation experience in a law firm or in a corporate, higher education, or government legal office; record of
outstanding achievements as a practicing attorney; excellent academic record; exceptional analytical, problem-solving, diplomatic, and oral
and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple, demanding tasks; demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and
work independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment; highly versatile set of legal skills; pragmatic and objective
business acumen and ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice; ability to perceive and explain to non-lawyers the
practical application of law and policy in complex situations; high degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to
accountability; initiative and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications:

More than ten (10) years of
experience in civil litigation; experience in jury trials; experience handling construction and contract litigation.

Pay
Scale Type: Market Range 20 with salary negotiable, within budgetary parameters, based on qualifications and
experience.

Materials Required for Consideration: Letter of application, resume, and three references knowledgeable
of applicant’s legal skills and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Us

The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and
preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science
Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95
counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools,
governments, organizations and residents statewide.
Job Info

• Job Identification 8358
• Job Category
  Legal
• Posting Date 06/02/2026, 11:40 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 W Summit Hill Drive,
  Knoxville, TN, 37902, US

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