General Counsel

Region:

4

School District/Employer:

District Category/Employer:

Central Office,

Position:

,

Assignment Level:

Job Title:

General Counsel

School:

Brazosport ISD

Campus Description:

Date Posted:

8/19/2026

Deadline:

2026-09-19

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Job Title: General Counsel
Reports to: Superintendent
Dept./School: Administration
Employment Type: Exempt
Pay Grade: Administrative/Professional 9
Days: 229
Primary Purpose:
Serve as the District’s chief legal advisor, providing comprehensive in-house legal support and counsel to the Superintendent, Board of Trustees, and district leadership to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and protect the District’s legal and operational interests. Oversee and coordinate District legal services, including consultation with outside counsel, and provide guidance on governance, policy, contracts, regulatory matters, public information requests, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Law degree from an American Bar Association approved law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, in good standing

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations relating to public education
Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
Thorough knowledge of the legislative process
Ability to read and interpret documents such as law, policy, and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in public or private legal practice, with emphasis on education law, employment law, or representation of governmental entities
Experience advising governing boards, public agencies, or school districts preferred
Specific experience in Texas public education law, including TEA rules, school funding, accountability, and special education, preferred
Experience handling complex litigation, appellate matters, or significant negotiated transactions preferred
Prior experience managing outside counsel, litigation, or complex legal matters highly desirable

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Legal Representation
Advise the superintendent, staff, and board on legal matters, including personnel and student issues and compliance with the Public Information Act.
Draft, review, and revise legal documents.
Attend board meetings and other administrative meetings to provide legal counsel.
Coordinate legal services provided by outside law firms.
Serve as the district’s hearing officer for applicable student and employee grievances, complaints, and appeals as required by policy.

Legal Oversight
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy and serve as the district’s compliance officer.
Monitor and interpret the impact of proposed or enacted legislation.
Coordinate responses to investigations by the Texas Education Agency, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, and other administrative or regulatory agencies.
Monitor compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act and competitive procurement and purchasing requirements.
Provide legal assistance on district elections.
May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.

Policy and Reports
Assist in the formulation and execution of policies and regulations, and review materials for publication in handbooks.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Communication
Conduct professional development and training, including preparing training materials for staff and board members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the work of assigned support staff.

Salary Range:

Minimum- 135,200 Midpoint- 162,890 Maximum- 190,580

Benefits:

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