700.327—The General Counsel of the Navy.
(a)
The General Counsel is head of the Office of the General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal advice, counsel, and guidance within the Department of the Navy on the following matters:
(1)
Business and commercial law, environmental law, civilian personnel law, real and personal property law and patent law;
(2)
Procurement of services, including the fiscal, budgetary and accounting aspects, for the Navy and Marine Corps;
(b)
The General Counsel maintains a close working relationship with the Judge Advocate General on all matters of common interest.