Associate General Counsel

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a knowledgeable attorney to handle a broad portfolio including employment, health care compliance, contracts, and higher education law. You will draft and review agreements, advise university leadership, and coordinate litigation support while supervising junior staff and outside counsel as needed.

Ideal candidates have a JD, bar admission in Utah, strong research and communication skills, and a track record in complex transactional and general legal work within an

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to Utah State bar 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.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates, identifies, and resolves legal issues in transactional work and general matters.
• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on contracts involving software licenses, equipment purchases, professional services, employment, research, and related matters.
• Advises on employment, faculty, and student matters and oversees litigation support and outside counsel where needed.
• Coordinates and oversees legal services to university departments; supervises staff and external counsel on projects.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Contract drafting and negotiation

Legal research

Open-records law experience

Healthcare compliance

Higher education law

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Admission to Utah State bar association

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10/21/2026

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.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. 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 ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security‑related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.