Staff Attorney

Staff AttorneyThe Staff Attorney will provide a wide range of legal services to a large, technically adept conglomerate of nonprofit entities. The Staff Attorney will manage multiple matters concurrently and work with university and Office of General Counsel (OGC) leaders to support the University's mission to improve quality and expand access to post-secondary educational opportunities.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Provides legal research, analysis, and project support on a wide variety of client issues including intellectual property, student affairs, privacy, employment, regulatory compliance, and other issues impacting WGU and its affiliate entities.Assists in drafting and reviewing contracts for a variety of business transactions, ensuring alignment with university standards and business goals.Evaluates and drafts potential responses and/or legal memorandum on specific questions of law.Provides timely respond to all inquiries.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:Sound independent judgment and professional integrity.Prompt and effective research, analytical, and writing skills.Ability to build relationships within the OGC and the UniversityAbility to accurately prioritize and respond to issues and requests.Ability to identify solutions that combine legal considerations with institutional needs.Ability to think creatively and offer informed opinions.Prompt development of knowledge in a wide range of legal areas.Ability to monitor and manage multiple, concurrent matters.Job Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Utah, or admissible at the earliest opportunity (no later than one year from the position start date).Up to 3 years of experience in active legal practice or other related experience or a combination of related learning and experience.Preferred Qualifications:Experience or desire to learn about legal practice in higher education or nonprofit organizations.Broad educational and professional interests illustrating intellectual curiosity.Travel:Occasional travel up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.