Associate General Counsel

Job Summary

Performs a variety of legal work and participates in the
performance of complex legal analysis in both general and transactional legal work, including such areas as employment law, health law,
conflicts of interest, procurement, open-records law, contract drafting and review, immigration, higher education law, legal research,
policy review, and health care compliance issues. Participates in supporting and supervising litigation as assigned.

Responsibilities
Anticipates, identifies, and resolves legal issues in both transactional legal work and on a variety of
general legal issues, including healthcare related issues. With respect to transactional work, drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on
contracts involving software licenses, equipment purchases, professional services, employment, research, and related matters. With respect
to general legal issues, advises University leaders on employment, faculty, and student matters. Advises University leaders in
administrative hearings and litigation and oversees legal representation in such cases. Negotiates settlements involving legal issues or
transactions on behalf of the University in conjunction with other University officials. Advises on responses to records requests made
pursuant to state and federal law. Drafts, reviews, and advises on policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other documents.
Educates and trains University community about legal issues. Conducts and supervises legal research and analysis. Prepares written and
verbal legal advice and opinions of counsel as needed. Coordinates legal services to departments and divisions within areas of legal
specialty. Supervises support staff, more junior attorneys, and outside counsel on a project basis.

This job description is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to Utah State bar
association required. Demonstrated organizational, effective verbal/written communication and human relations skills also required.

An excellent academic record and related experience preferred.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.

Preferences
Two or more years of experience in private or university based law practice preferred (judicial
clerkship can substitute for one or more years of practice). Experience in transactions; healthcare, particularly Stark and Anti-Kickback
laws, and HIPAA; employment law; employment-based immigration; tax law, particularly in relation to governmental employment benefits and
tax-exempt organizations; intellectual property; legislative processes; open records law; or higher education operations is useful.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45431B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule
Summary:
Department: 00658 – General Counsel
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 170,000 to
218,000
Close Date: 7/15/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/204008

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