Associate General Counsel

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005272P


Position Title
Associate General Counsel


Division/College
Office of General Counsel


Department
General Counsel


Location
Moscow


Posting Context Statement

Position Overview


This position represent the university and provides legal counsel primarily, but not exclusively, in research and intellectual property matters.

Duties may include:

• Acting as a day-to-day legal advisor, under the direction of the General Counsel, to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and to the directors of the Offices of Sponsored Programs, Technology Transfer, and Research Assurances
• Providing legal guidance to the university's institutional review board, institutional animal care and use committee, institutional biosafety committee, research misconduct inquiry boards and investigations committees, and the export control analyst
• As needed, providing advice to the International Programs Office and the Office of Purchasing and Contracts
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

Office of General Counsel | University of Idaho

Position Qualifications


Required Experience

• None

Required Education

• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited School of Law

Required Other

• Current license to practice law in the state of Idaho, or ability to obtain a license within twelve (12) months of hire

Additional Preferred

• Experience practicing law
• Experience interpreting and advising on federal and state regulations, laws policies and executive orders
• Experience practicing law, representing higher education institution(s) in matters related to research activities
• Experience practicing law in matters relating to intellectual property
• Experience working in a higher education setting

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status
Exempt


Employee Category
Exempt


Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience


Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year


FTE


1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No


Posting Date
05/14/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


Applications received by June 4, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources




Background Check Statement


Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement


The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.