Posting Details
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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/202341 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
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 bachelor's 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.
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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.
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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 USC's 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 Counsel's 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 07/15/2026 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 July 15, 2026.
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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206848 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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