Associate General Counsel
Associate General Counsel
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Job Description
Overview
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel and representing Utah State University (USU) attorneys in USUs Office of General Counsel advise counsel and represent USU on a variety of legal matters. Attorneys in the USU Office of General Counsel serve as both generalists in many areas of law and policy and as specialists based on developed expertise in specific legal domains.
Consistent with skills interests and expertise this associate general counsel position may advise on topics such as research employment public records requests and management policy development and review hearing and grievance processes state and federal regulatory requirements and other matters assigned by the General Counsel. In carrying out these duties this position may also advise crossfunctional committees work groups and task forces.
This position will be based in Logan but responsibilities may involve service to all campuses and centers in the statewide USU system.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework within the state of Utah subject to USUs policy and procedures. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University before a job offer is extended.
Responsibilities
- Provides timely accessible responsive and sound legal advice and other legal services to University constituencies in a collaborative professional environment on the full array of legal issues arising in the context of higher education.
- Performs legal and factual research and analyses.
- Prepares and reviews legal correspondence and documents.
- Assists with the drafting of rules policies procedures and other administrative documents.
- Provides training on legal interpretations and issues to USU officers administrators staff and designated representatives.
- Reviews and tracks pending legislation at the state and federal levels.
- Prepares negotiates and reviews legal documents necessary to facilitate diverse transactions involving USU.
- May represent the University in grievances agency actions or arbitrations.
- Advise internal hearing and grievance panels.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest developments in higher education law and other related matters.
- Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an ABAaccredited law school;
- Strong academic credentials;
- Current license to practice law in Utah or eligibility within three months of hire; If Licensed in another state must be in good standing with the State Bar of that state (or those states) and be willing and able to become licensed in Utah within six months;
- Personal and professional integrity.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to create compose and edit legal correspondence memoranda and other written materials.
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Ability to research and analyze information and draw conclusions.
- Ability to represent University officials in administrative proceedings.
- Ability to draft legal documents such as pleadings legal responses affidavits position statements briefs agreements and contracts.
- Ability to draft policies procedures and other administrative documents.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to be sensitive to and understand the special nature of working in an academic institution where the need for a collaborative working style flexibility adaptability and patience is critical to success.
- Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
- Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
- Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends.
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research.
- Knowledge of process requirements of administrative hearings and litigation.
- Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
- Excellent judgment and legal skills.
- Exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding skills and the ability to establish and maintain collegial and collaborative working relationships within the office and across the University and the System.
- Ability to exercise independent legal judgment and provide sound legal advice in a highvolume and fastpaced environment.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Minimum five (5) professional references with contact information completed in the Candidate Profile.
- Cover Letter Cover Letter describing the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position and your interest in serving as Associate General Counsel at an R1 landgrant university to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.
- Writing sample upon request.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435)or.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
