Institute Counsel, Virginia Military Institute

This position serves as agency counsel for Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Serving as agency counsel requires advising decision‑makers throughout the organization on the legal risks and obligations associated with their duties as employees or board members. Institute Counsel may also represent VMI in state or federal court, before regulatory bodies and to third parties in pre‑litigation and transactional matters. Additionally, this individual will provide other legal services to the Commonwealth as directed the Office of the Attorney General.Work Tasks and DutiesIdentify legal limitations on policy decisions or operational actions proposed by VMI.Establish relationships with Institute employees, faculty and leadership to foster well‑informed decision‑makingCounsel agency leadership on legal risks associated with the operation of institutional programsConduct research to provide cogent legal analysis and stay abreast of developments in the lawProvide written advice and recommendations, typically by e‑mail or through informal memorandaAdvise governing board on policy‑setting and compliance mattersRepresent the Institute in defending and resolving complaints filed in state or federal court or before regulatory bodiesRecommend and negotiate settlement of disputes in accordance with OAG proceduresReview and revise drafts of institutional policies and contracts prior to execution, as requested by clientAdvise institutional leadership on personnel mattersProvide training and advice on legal compliance matters such as FOIA, COIA, FERPA, GDCDPA, the Public Records Act, Title IX, ADA, procurement processes and other laws applicable to state educational entitiesAdvise institutional decision‑makers tasked with conducting student disciplinary processesAdvise campus safety personnel, including campus police and institution's threat assessment team, on policy development, statistical reporting and incident responseReview and comment on draft regulations and advise on compliance with the Administrative Process ActAdvise on real estate transactions and review and approve as to form deeds and related documentsRecommend use of outside counsel as appropriate and administer contracts in accordance with OAG proceduresParticipate in OAG bill review process as assignedContribute to OAG opinions process as assignedShare expertise with attorneys in the Education Section and throughout the OAG as requestedSupervise and mentor attorneys and support staff as assignedManage office budget if applicableMinimum QualificationsKnowledge of the law related to public institutions of higher education/Virginia state agencies/state educational agencies/public museums developed through academic training, seminars, and legal experience in the specialty areaKnowledge of fundamental subjects in law including employment law, public procurement and contracting, FOIA, FERPA, Title IX, constitutional rights, intellectual property, data management, and real estateKnowledge of legal research proceduresKnowledge of the preparation of briefs and presentation of arguments for cases before state and federal agencies and courtsKnowledge of the practices and procedures of the Office of the Attorney GeneralAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingAbility to use judgment, tact and discretionAbility to quickly assimilate oral and written data, to analyze facts, and draw logical conclusionsAbility to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written formAbility to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the workAbility to organize work, establish priorities, and maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with other attorneys and support staff as well as effective working relationships with government officials, vendors and the general publicAbility to coordinate and function as a lead attorney or counselAbility to spot potential barriers and identify resolutions to legal concernsAbility to identify and analyze issues and problems in management and human relations and to recommend and implement solutionsSkills of persuasion, consensus building and conflict resolutionComputer literacyMembership in the Virginia State BarSpecial InstructionsKindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website ( to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment 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.Please use the below link to apply:Institute Counsel, Virginia Military Institute- Job ApplicationContact InformationName: OAG RecruitmentPhone: 804-786-2071Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.usIn 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.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

This position serves as agency counsel for Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Serving as agency counsel requires advising decision‑makers throughout the organization on the legal risks and obligations associated with their duties as employees or board members. Institute Counsel may also represent VMI in state or federal court, before regulatory bodies and to third parties in pre‑litigation and transactional matters. Additionally, this individual will provide other legal services to the Commonwealth as directed the Office of the Attorney General.Work Tasks and DutiesIdentify legal limitations on policy decisions or operational actions proposed by VMI.Establish relationships with Institute employees, faculty and leadership to foster well‑informed decision‑makingCounsel agency leadership on legal risks associated with the operation of institutional programsConduct research to provide cogent legal analysis and stay abreast of developments in the lawProvide written advice and recommendations, typically by e‑mail or through informal memorandaAdvise governing board on policy‑setting and compliance mattersRepresent the Institute in defending and resolving complaints filed in state or federal court or before regulatory bodiesRecommend and negotiate settlement of disputes in accordance with OAG proceduresReview and revise drafts of institutional policies and contracts prior to execution, as requested by clientAdvise institutional leadership on personnel mattersProvide training and advice on legal compliance matters such as FOIA, COIA, FERPA, GDCDPA, the Public Records Act, Title IX, ADA, procurement processes and other laws applicable to state educational entitiesAdvise institutional decision‑makers tasked with conducting student disciplinary processesAdvise campus safety personnel, including campus police and institution's threat assessment team, on policy development, statistical reporting and incident responseReview and comment on draft regulations and advise on compliance with the Administrative Process ActAdvise on real estate transactions and review and approve as to form deeds and related documentsRecommend use of outside counsel as appropriate and administer contracts in accordance with OAG proceduresParticipate in OAG bill review process as assignedContribute to OAG opinions process as assignedShare expertise with attorneys in the Education Section and throughout the OAG as requestedSupervise and mentor attorneys and support staff as assignedManage office budget if applicableMinimum QualificationsKnowledge of the law related to public institutions of higher education/Virginia state agencies/state educational agencies/public museums developed through academic training, seminars, and legal experience in the specialty areaKnowledge of fundamental subjects in law including employment law, public procurement and contracting, FOIA, FERPA, Title IX, constitutional rights, intellectual property, data management, and real estateKnowledge of legal research proceduresKnowledge of the preparation of briefs and presentation of arguments for cases before state and federal agencies and courtsKnowledge of the practices and procedures of the Office of the Attorney GeneralAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingAbility to use judgment, tact and discretionAbility to quickly assimilate oral and written data, to analyze facts, and draw logical conclusionsAbility to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written formAbility to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the workAbility to organize work, establish priorities, and maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with other attorneys and support staff as well as effective working relationships with government officials, vendors and the general publicAbility to coordinate and function as a lead attorney or counselAbility to spot potential barriers and identify resolutions to legal concernsAbility to identify and analyze issues and problems in management and human relations and to recommend and implement solutionsSkills of persuasion, consensus building and conflict resolutionComputer literacyMembership in the Virginia State BarSpecial InstructionsKindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website ( to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment 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.Please use the below link to apply:Institute Counsel, Virginia Military Institute- Job ApplicationContact InformationName: OAG RecruitmentPhone: 804-786-2071Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.usIn 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.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

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