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. 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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. 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. Type Benefited Staff Legal and Non‑Discrimination Statements Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). Additional Requirements This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr