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Deputy General Counsel

University of Idaho • Moscow, ID • 5d ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2366297

rDeputy General Counsel

rPosting Number: SP004831P

rDivision/College: Office of General Counsel

rDepartment: General Counsel

rLocation: Moscow

rPosting Context Statement:

Responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel of the office include interpreting the constitutional, statutory and regulatory framework in which the University operates, managing outside counsel and litigation and agency complaints, and providing legal and policy advice in a variety of areas within the University, including employment law, student legal issues, intellectual property, real estate, contracts, organizational governance, affiliated entities, sponsored research, disabilities, drug-free workplace requirements, computer and information technology issues, copyright issues, defamation issues, civil rights, sexual harassment, promotion and tenure, peer review processes, statutory and regulatory compliance, and fundraising.

rrPosition Overview:

This position is responsible for providing legal representation and advice to the University of Idaho on matters related to official University business. This includes interpreting legal frameworks, managing litigation and external counsel, as well as advising on issues such as employment, student matters, intellectual property, contracts, governance, research, compliance and more. The office does not offer legal advice to students unless they are acting as University employees and cannot advise individuals with claims against the University or its staff.

Duties may include:

Serve as the second in command of the Office of General Counsel

acting on behalf of the General Counsel when needed

Lead the administration of the office by supervising associate

attorneys, the administrative support staff and law clerks/externs

Overseeing the budget, budget planning and records systems

Provide legal advice and representation on various matters and to

various university units, as assigned by the General Counsel, while also maintaining a general understanding of the full breadth of university legal matters so as to provide support to OGC associate counsel, law clerks and externs in legal matters assigned to them

Work with the state of Idaho and federal agencies regarding the

interests of the university including representing the university in judicial and administrative proceedings

rrRequired Experience:

Ten years of experience as a practicing attorney

Four years of experience providing legal counsel to an institution

of higher education or in house legal counsel at a similarly complex organization with multiple constituencies

rrRequired Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution

rrRequired Other:

A license to practice law in the state of Idaho or another state

Admission to the Idaho Bar is required within one year of hire

rrAdditional Preferred:

Experience as in-house legal counsel at a public institution of

higher education or a state government agency

Experience providing legal counsel for institutions that have

established research and sponsored programs

Team leadership and management experience

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

rrDegree Requirement:

rListed degree qualification is required at time of application

rrFLSA Status: Exempt

rEmployee Category: Exempt

rPay Range: Commensurate with experience and budget

rType of Appointment: \ofAppointment

rFTE:

1.0

rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time

rFunding:

rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

rPosting Date: 04/14/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

This position is listed as open until filled, however, applications submitted by May 12, 2025 will receive first consideration.

rApplicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources{target="_blank"}

rBackground Check Statement:

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

rTo apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48008

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

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