The University of Texas System
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Managing Counsel, Health Law
The University of Texas System, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
FLSA Status:
ExemptEarliest Start Date:
ImmediatelySalary:
Salary commensurate with experienceHours per Week:
40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMHiring Department:
Office of General CounselRequired Application Materials:
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.About Us:
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, five health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 116,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s fourteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives.Purpose of Position:
In the Office of General Counsel, we help our clients solve problems that affect their diverse educational, healthcare, research, and business missions. Formally, we are a full-service legal department composed of 30+ attorneys in three practice groups: Health Law, Business Law, and General Law. In partnership with other campus-based attorneys, we serve all 14 UT System institutions.This position provides highly advanced and specialized legal advice, counsel, and representation on legal matters to UT System and institutions. Additionally, this role manages a large section supervising supervisory and non-supervisory attorneys and support staff.Essential Functions:Direct, plan, provide legal advice, counsel and assistance.Approves and appoints Plan counsel and works with Office of Attorney General in representation of institutions in litigation.Oversees preparation of proposals, interpretations and legal policies and documents for review.Distributes legal assignments to appropriate attorneys and reviews final legal documents and opinions prepared for administrative officials.Conducts legal research and prepares written legal opinions to administrative officials regarding compliance with state and federal laws, as needed.Represents System and components in contested hearings, mediates and negotiates settlements.Communicates to clients concerning cases and provides appropriate responses.Acts as expert in particular area of law both internal and external.Manages section business functions (budget, billing, reconciling, contract management), and supervises attorneys and staff.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Advanced leadership & analytical skills; review fact situations and law to determine appropriate actions; interpret statutes, regulations, caselaw, and policies.Advanced written and oral communication skills.Advanced knowledge of civil procedure, Federal and Texas laws.Advanced ability to elicit information, analyze facts and assess legal options.Ability to communicate effectively with clients and influence team culture.Work independently and collaboratively, in person and remotely.Embody and support OGC’s Service Principles.Required Qualifications:Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, Admission to Texas Bar is required.15 years of experience in the practice of law.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in litigation and evaluation of health care claims.Experience in health law operations and regulations, particularly in an academic health setting.Experience in insurance operations including working with actuarial analysis, underwriting and self-funded plan management.Working Conditions:May work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Uses standard office equipment.10% Travel.Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.Additional Information:
A background check will be conducted on applicants under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors.EO/AA Statement:
The University of Texas System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Reasonable disability accommodation may be requested by contacting the Office of Talent and Innovation.
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ExemptEarliest Start Date:
ImmediatelySalary:
Salary commensurate with experienceHours per Week:
40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMHiring Department:
Office of General CounselRequired Application Materials:
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.About Us:
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, five health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 116,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s fourteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives.Purpose of Position:
In the Office of General Counsel, we help our clients solve problems that affect their diverse educational, healthcare, research, and business missions. Formally, we are a full-service legal department composed of 30+ attorneys in three practice groups: Health Law, Business Law, and General Law. In partnership with other campus-based attorneys, we serve all 14 UT System institutions.This position provides highly advanced and specialized legal advice, counsel, and representation on legal matters to UT System and institutions. Additionally, this role manages a large section supervising supervisory and non-supervisory attorneys and support staff.Essential Functions:Direct, plan, provide legal advice, counsel and assistance.Approves and appoints Plan counsel and works with Office of Attorney General in representation of institutions in litigation.Oversees preparation of proposals, interpretations and legal policies and documents for review.Distributes legal assignments to appropriate attorneys and reviews final legal documents and opinions prepared for administrative officials.Conducts legal research and prepares written legal opinions to administrative officials regarding compliance with state and federal laws, as needed.Represents System and components in contested hearings, mediates and negotiates settlements.Communicates to clients concerning cases and provides appropriate responses.Acts as expert in particular area of law both internal and external.Manages section business functions (budget, billing, reconciling, contract management), and supervises attorneys and staff.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Advanced leadership & analytical skills; review fact situations and law to determine appropriate actions; interpret statutes, regulations, caselaw, and policies.Advanced written and oral communication skills.Advanced knowledge of civil procedure, Federal and Texas laws.Advanced ability to elicit information, analyze facts and assess legal options.Ability to communicate effectively with clients and influence team culture.Work independently and collaboratively, in person and remotely.Embody and support OGC’s Service Principles.Required Qualifications:Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, Admission to Texas Bar is required.15 years of experience in the practice of law.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in litigation and evaluation of health care claims.Experience in health law operations and regulations, particularly in an academic health setting.Experience in insurance operations including working with actuarial analysis, underwriting and self-funded plan management.Working Conditions:May work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Uses standard office equipment.10% Travel.Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.Additional Information:
A background check will be conducted on applicants under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors.EO/AA Statement:
The University of Texas System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Reasonable disability accommodation may be requested by contacting the Office of Talent and Innovation.
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