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The University of Texas System · 17 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Texas System has been enhancing lives through education, health care, and research for over 140 years. They are seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in real estate to provide legal advice and representation on real estate matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.

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Responsibilities

Structure real estate business transactions given legal constraints

Provide legal advice and counsel

Conduct legal research and prepare written legal advice and opinions

Negotiate and prepare legal documents for real estate transactions

Propose, draft, interpret, and apply relevant UT System policies for successful execution of real estate business transactions

Review and interpret proposed state and federal legislation

Collaborate in a team-oriented approach to delivering legal services

Review proposed transactions, licenses, contracts, and other agreements to assure compliance with federal and Texas law and applicable UT System Regents’ Rules and UT System policies

Communicate effectively with clients and OGC leadership, attorneys, and staff

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Real estate lawLegal researchContract negotiationTexas law licensureCommercial real estateCollaborationTime managementConfidentialityStrategic thinking