Assistant General Counsel

About the role

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and support to university leadership, faculty, and staff across the LSU system. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role covers a wide range of higher‑education matters, from contracts to student affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general legal guidance to LSU administration and campuses on federal and state law, policy interpretation, and regulatory compliance.
• Review, draft, and revise contracts, leases, and other agreements.
• Advise on academic, employment, intellectual‑property, real‑estate, and student‑affairs issues, including Title IX and due‑process matters.
• Assist with litigation management, internal investigations, and preparation for administrative hearings.
• Manage public‑records requests and support policy development and risk mitigation.

Required profile

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• At least six years of legal experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana or able to obtain limited admission for in‑house counsel.
• Experience with public‑entity or higher‑education legal work is preferred.

Required skills

• Legal research and analysis of federal and state statutes.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, and other higher‑education regulations.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement options, and tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training within a large university system.