Asst General Counsel

Houston ISD•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel supports the Legal Department in providing timely, high-quality legal advice, services, and professional development to the Board of Education, Superintendent, and District leadership regarding federal and state laws, regulations, and legal issues affecting public education. The position focuses on litigation, including employment and special education matters; represents the District and administrative staff in judicial, administrative, and regulatory proceedings; coordinates responses to investigations by state and federal agencies; and helps ensure lawful, effective, and mission-focused decision-making across the District.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
Experience in litigation, particularly in employment and special education law.
Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations affecting public education.
Ability to represent clients in judicial, administrative, and regulatory proceedings.
Experience coordinating responses to agency investigations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a public education system.
Knowledge of public sector labor law.
Experience with contract review and negotiation.

Responsibilities

Providing timely, high-quality legal advice, services, and professional development to the Board of Education, Superintendent, and District leadership regarding federal and state laws, regulations, and legal issues affecting public education.
Focusing on litigation, including employment and special education matters.
Representing the District and administrative staff in judicial, administrative, and regulatory proceedings.
Coordinating responses to investigations by state and federal agencies.
Helping ensure lawful, effective, and mission-focused decision-making across the District.