Employment Law - General Attorney in University, MS

Academic

University, MS

Employment Law - General Attorney in University, MS

Attorney

6-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant General Counsel conducts in-depth legal research and analysis to provide legal guidance and support to the General Counsel, University senior leadership, staff, and faculty regarding legal risks involving the university. This role requires regular collaboration with the University’s Office of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity & Regulatory Compliance, and other administrative units to advise on a full spectrum of employment law issues arising in day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing legal counsel on employment matters such as hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, accommodations, and workplace investigations.
- Advising Human Resources on compliance with federal and state employment laws including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, and other employment-related statutes.
- Assisting in the development, review, and implementation of employment policies and procedures.
- Supporting internal investigations and responding to complaints involving discrimination, harassment, and other employment-related issues.
- Representing the University before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, DOL, and state agencies.
- Providing training and guidance to HR professionals, managers, and University leadership on employment law topics and risk mitigation.
- Drafting and reviewing employment-related agreements, including severance, settlement, and performance agreements.
- Collaborating with other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel to support the broader legal needs of the University.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:
- Meeting with senior leadership, staff, and faculty on a broad range of legal issues to provide advice and counsel.
- Completing legal research, fact-gathering, and analysis to determine the appropriate course of action and providing recommendations to the General Counsel.
- Preparing written work product in the form of memos, policies, letters, etc., to the General Counsel, senior leadership, and other internal clients as directed.

Education and Experience Information:
For the position of Assistant General Counsel, the minimum education requirement is a Juris Doctor degree, with a preference for a Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited law school. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of Mississippi or obtain admission to the Mississippi Bar within six months of employment. A minimum of six years of experience is required.

Salary Information:
The salary for the position of Assistant General Counsel falls within the following range:
- Minimum: $110,594
- Midpoint: $138,237
- Maximum: $165,880

The role of Associate General Counsel, which is a related position, offers a salary range as follows:
- Minimum: $133,827
- Midpoint: $167,274
- Maximum: $200,720

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The reputed firm provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The firm complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Interview and Background Check Requirements:
Candidates called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the interview date. The reputed firm is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background investigations for applicants considered for employment, including a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.