Associate University Counsel, Virginia Commonwealth University
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Associate University Counsel, Virginia Commonwealth
University State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General Hiring
Range: Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Attorney
General & Dept of Law Location: Office of the Attorney General
Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us Recruitment Type: General
Public - G Job Duties This attorney, based on the campus of
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, will serve the
Attorney General under the direction of the Chief of the Education
Section and the VCU University Counsel, and will serve the
university by providing legal advice and representation to
university leadership, administration, faculty and employees on a
wide variety of legal matters impacting higher education in
addition to other advising duties as assigned. VCU is Virginia’s
largest urban research university, with approximately 30,000
students and fourteen colleges and schools located on two campuses,
closely associated with the VCU Health System Authority. Minimum
Qualifications It is anticipated that the attorney will handle a
broad range of legal matters, serving all divisions of the
University, in coordination with the other attorneys in the Office
of the University Counsel. Areas of emphasis include Title IX
compliance and other matters, as well as general litigation and
litigation management, student matters and governance. The position
may also assist, as needed, in the areas of contract, sponsored
research, non-disclosure agreements, and University-Associated
Organizations. Additionally, the individual will provide other
legal services to the University and the Commonwealth as directed
by the Office of the Attorney General and the University Counsel. A
minimum of five years of experience in the general practice of law
is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are also required. High
level organizational skills and an ability to manage many projects
simultaneously and work under pressure are required. Successful
candidate will have excellent analytical abilities and written and
oral communication skills and be able to respond to legal requests
in a timely fashion. Additional Considerations Preference will be
given to applicants with specific experience in the representation
higher education institutions. Special Instructions Kindly utilize
the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit
your application. Applications sent to the Help Personnel email
address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not
entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status;
instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your
application's status. Contact Information Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-2071 Email: helppersonnel@oag.state.va.us In support
of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging
individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth
Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity,
applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD)
provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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