Associate General Counsel

Posting Summary Logo:

Posting Number:
STA00373PO26

Job Family:
Legal Services

Job Function:
General Counsel

USC Market Title:
Associate General Counsel

Link to USC Market Title:

Job Level:
P4 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):
Associate General Counsel

Campus:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland

College/Division:
Office of General Counsel

Department:
OGC Office of General Counsel

State Pay Range:
Unclassified

USC Market Range:
MRP - $149,910 $194,883 $239,856

Anticipated Hiring Range:
Salary commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy:
Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours per Week:
37.5

Work Schedule:

• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in support of office needs.

Basis :
12 months

Job Search Category:
Human Resources/Legal

About USC About University of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description Advertised Job Summary:
Serves as Associate General Counsel for the University of South Carolina. Provides legal representation, advice and counsel to officials, administrators, academic units, and departments with the University. Oversees and directs complex subject areas within the Office of General Counsel. Represents the University in State and Federal courts, and in internal and external administrative hearings and proceedings.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
• Four or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience as practicing attorney.
• Prior experience representing South Carolina State Government Agencies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Superior organizational and communication skills (including both oral and written communications).
• Sound analytical and research skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, judicial decisions and policies.
• Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Strong inter-personal skills.

Job Duties Job Duty:
Serves as primary attorney to represent or advise officials, administrators, academic units and departments across the USC System of campuses. Within the Office of the General Counsel, oversees and is responsible for the efficient provision of legal advise and counsel in complex subject areas. Meet with USC officials, administrators and employees and issues legal opinions and memoranda.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
55

Job Duty:
Drafts, negotiates, reviews and approves for signature by USC contracts and agreements to which USC is a party.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
20

Job Duty:
In consultation with USC Communications, collects, reviews and redacts as necessary, documents responsive to Freedom of Information Act requests received by USC . Collects documents and responds to subpoenas received by USC .

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Job Duty:
Represents USC in state and federal courts and before various internal and external administrative or regulatory bodies. Assists outside counsel assigned by USCs insurance liability carrier or otherwise engaged by the Office of General Counsel to represent USC in litigation or administrative hearings. Prepares or assists in the preparation of pleadings, discovery documents, position statements and briefs.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Job Duty:
Serve as the Office of General Counsels representative on various USC committees and work groups, as assigned by the General Counsel. Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by General Counsel.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
5

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:
No

Hazardous weather category:
Essential

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies:
1

Desired Start Date:

Job Open Date:
05/22/2026

Job Close Date:
06/21/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Applicants should provide their law school transcripts as the other supporting documents document type.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by June 21, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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