Assistant General Counsel, Business Law - Tax

Employer
The University of Texas System
Location
Austin
Ref
5766
Starts
Closes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 04/01/2021

Salary: $130,000/year+ negotiable depending on qualifications.

Hours per Week: 40.00, flexible between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Hiring Department: Office of General Counsel

 

Required Application Materials:

A resume and letter of interest is required in order to apply. Candidates under final consideration will be required to submit references and college degree information through an online third-party vendor.

 

Purpose of Position:

The University of Texas System Office of General Counsel, which advises the UT System’s 14 academic and health-related institutions, seeks a versatile attorney with particular experience in tax law to provide legal advice, counsel, and representation on tax matters. The ideal candidate will also be eager to collaborate and problem-solve with clients and team members on other legal issues.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Independently and, as necessary and appropriate, in collaboration with outside counsel, provide legal advice and counsel regarding local, state, federal and international tax matters, including unrelated business income tax, unemployment compensation, nexus and multi-state reporting, payroll taxes and withholding at source, excise taxes, executive compensation/section 4958 compliance, ad valorem and property taxes, nonresident aliens, employee benefits, deferred compensation, retirement plans, sales and use tax, fuels excise and severance tax, hotel occupancy tax, compliance and self-correction for qualified employee plans, international treaties/operations/investments, and acquisitions.
  • Assist development offices with charitable giving matters, including lifetime giving, planned giving, the analysis of estates and trusts, will contests, cy pres and equitable deviation.
  • Draft legal opinions, memoranda and other work product.
  • Propose, draft, interpret, and apply relevant UT System policies for business transactions.
  • Review and interpret proposed or new state and federal legislation, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Translate legal concepts to, and develop solutions with, a variety of clients, including administrators, other professionals, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Exhibit excellent oral and written communications, analytical and conflict management skills.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
  • Foster and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Work independently and collaboratively, in person and remotely.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
  • Licensure to practice law in Texas, or full licensure in Texas within 12 months of hire.
  • At least five years’ experience as a licensed, practicing attorney, with a particular background in tax.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

LL.M. degree in Taxation, Tax Law or International Tax from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

 

Working Conditions:

  • May work around standard office conditions.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
  • Uses standard office equipment.
  • 10% Travel.

 

Additional Information:

Diversity and inclusion are core values in OGC and this system of higher education institutions, which serve the needs of a diverse and growing state. To that end, our review of applications will embrace the principles of UTS187 (a UT System interviewing policy), the Mansfield Rule (a voluntary diversity initiative for legal employers), and the veterans’ and former foster children employment preferences (state laws), all of which are intended to promote diverse interview pools. OGC is also committed to hiring, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.

In addition, we are pleased to offer a variety of employee benefits to our employees, including:

  • Employee (and optional family) health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
  • Lifetime, retired-employee health insurance (after 10 years of service with UT System)
  • Mandatory Retirement plan: a choice of a defined-benefit plan through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or defined-contribution plan through the Optional Retirement Program;
  • Voluntary retirement plans available, including:UT Saver 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity & UT Saver 457(b) deferred compensation plan
  • Paid UT System holidays
  • Paid leave to attend K-12 educational activities for the employee’s children
  • Flexible work schedules, as arranged with supervisor
  • Free, on-site employee wellness and gymnasium facilities
  • On-site, covered parking and free public transit pass
  • Pre-tax health and dependent care expense accounts
  • Texas bar dues, in-house and outside CLE, and other training opportunities
  • Membership in the National Association of College and University Attorneys

 

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please complete all sections of the application including your address, email, phone number and the questionnaire. You may edit your contact information at any time by updating your profile.

Candidates under final consideration will be required to submit references and college degree information.  A criminal background check will be conducted on applicants under final consideration.

Reference, education and criminal background verifications will be completed by third-party vendors.

 

EO/AA Statement:

The University of Texas System Administration 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.

 

How to apply:

Applications are accepted through the UT System online application system ONLY. To be considered for this position, please visit our website at https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective-employees/career-opportunities click on  External Applicant Job Search; View all Jobs. Then locate and select the Assistant General Counsel, Business Law - Tax ; Job ID 5766  click on "Apply for Job".