Assistant General Counsel

Board of Regents, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Pierre, SOUTH DAKOTA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


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Institution Board of Regents
Working Title Assistant General Counsel
Posting Number NFE02245P
Department BOR-General Counsel
Physical Location of Position (City) Pierre
Posting Text
The SD Board of Regents, located in Pierre, SD, invites qualified applicants to apply for the role of Assistant General Counsel. The assistant general counsel will be expected to deliver high quality and timely advice in all areas of law relevant to higher education, including personnel and employment issues, tenure and promotion, labor law, Title IX, student affairs, contracts, bonds, risk management, academic freedom, state authorization and distance education, gifts and development, intellectual property, and conflicts of interest. This position offers wide variety of duties and the opportunity to work with higher education leaders across the state of SD.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
  • Juris Doctorate degree.
  • At least 3 years’ experience practicing law in a related field.  
  • Currently licensed to practice law in South Dakota, or ability to obtain licensure to practice in South Dakota within one year of hire.


    • Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working with public entities, boards or commissions;
    • The successful candidate will ahve the ability to provide effective general legal advice to large complex clients, exercise sound judgment; discretion; diplomacy; objectivity; integrity; and ethics.

    Working for SDBOR The SD Board of Regents offers a great working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation leave and paid family leave, SD Retirement System, health and flexible benefits, and professional development opportunities.
    This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
    Posting Date 01/30/2024
    Closing Date
    Open Until Filled Yes
    First Consideration Date 02/14/2024
    Advertised Salary $100,000 - $120,000
    Duration of the Term 12 months
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    Appointment Percent 100
    Work Hours
    M-F 8-5
    Typical Hours Worked Per Week
    Appointment Type Regular
    Faculty Status No
    Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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    This position requires Travel, Overnight stays
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    Department Description and Cultural Expectations
    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
    EEO Employer
    Contact Information
    Kayla Bastian
    Chief HR Officer
    [email protected]
    605-773-3455