SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISER (GENERAL)

The incumbent serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This Supervisory Attorney-Advisor position provides the first level of supervision supporting the General Counsel. The incumbent also serves as the University's Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official. This Defense Legal Services Agency position is stationed within the University's Office of General Counsel.

You will support the General Counsel and share responsibility for the effective operation of all programs and functions assigned to the Office of General Counsel.

You will act for the General Counsel in their absence, providing full management, executive, and administrative staff direction.

You will exercise wide latitude, independent judgment, and initiative to complete complex legal assignments without preliminary instruction.

You will provide strategic management, operational guidance, and expert consultation to the General Counsel and legal staff.

You will draft legislation and prepare comprehensive analytical reports evaluating impacts on University programs and policies.

You will coordinate legislative and regulatory actions with DoWGC, ASW (Health Affairs), and ASW (Legislative Affairs).

You will play a major role in developing the official agency position on proposed legislation affecting the University.

You will review new and proposed regulations, policies, and DoW Directives to ensure consistency with applicable legislation.

You will collaborate with the Department of Justice to prepare briefs, recommend defense strategies, and litigate cases.

You will formulate legal findings impacting relations with Military Departments, grant sponsors, and foreign partners.

You will assist in the litigation of complex cases that involve extensive, specialized medical and scientific research.