Job ID: SC915803115
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Office & Professional
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 01/15/2026
Assistant General Counsel| $129-$135 | Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm | Temp to Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $129-$135 per hour
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through Team1Medical, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description:
This role assists in providing legal services on behalf of the institution, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The Assistant General Counsel also supports legal matters across governance, academic and student affairs, policy development, human resources, purchasing, research, and other institutional operations.
Responsibilities:
- Field a wide range of legal inquiries from departments institution-wide
- Draft, review, and revise purchase agreements, license agreements, inter-local agreements, sponsored research agreements, construction agreements, and other contracts
- Oversee timely responses to requests for records and information including TPIA, FERPA, and subpoenas
- Represent the OGC in administrative proceedings, investigations, disciplinary matters, internal grievances, and termination hearings
- Conduct legal research and analysis, draft memoranda, correspondence, reports, and liaise with outside counsel
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Entry-level role for attorneys with up to five (5) years of experience; minimum one year preferred
- Experience with higher education or a public agency preferred; transactional/public procurement experience desirable
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws; compliance practices; legal research platforms (Westlaw/LexisNexis); and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills with sound judgment and discretion
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay range $129–$135/hr. based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K participation
- Referral bonus program
- Weekly pay
- Growth potential upon permanent hire
Your New Organization:
Join an institution committed to compliance, academic excellence, and ethical governance with a collaborative environment that values integrity and service across academic and administrative units.
Your Career Partner:
Team1Medical, a Reserves Network Company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. As an equal-opportunity employer, we value diversity and foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
Pay Transparency Statement:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $129-$135 per hour, not including benefits, potential bonuses, or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We also believe in pay equity and consider internal equity of current team members in any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
