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University General Counsel

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Logan, UT • 4h ago

Requisition ID: 2026-10029

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: President

Department: Legal Affairs

Advertised Salary: Minimum $250,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

Utah State University seeks a University General Counsel to oversee the university's legal affairs and provide strategic legal counsel to the Board of Trustees, President, and senior leaders.

The General Counsel oversees all legal affairs of the University and ensures institutional compliance with federal and state law, Utah System of Higher Education policies, and University regulations. This role provides legal guidance on matters including governance, employment, student affairs, contracts, civil rights, regulatory compliance, public records, and institutional risk management.

The General Counsel leads the Office of Legal Affairs, manages the coordination of legal services for the University, works with the Utah Attorney General's Office on litigation and formal legal matters, and represents the University in interactions with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and external partners. The position plays a central role in helping the institution navigate complex legal and policy matters while advancing the mission of Utah State University as a public land grant research institution.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal counsel to the Board of Trustees, President, and senior leadership on governance, regulatory compliance, institutional policy, and legal risk.

Oversee and coordinate the University's legal affairs ensuring consistent interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and policies affecting the University.

Lead and manage the Office of Legal Counsel, including assigning workload, establishing priorities, and ensuring effective legal support for university divisions and units.

Provide legal review and guidance on significant University contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding.

Provide legal guidance on employment, student affairs, civil rights compliance, public records, and other institutional matters.

Advise University leadership on compliance with applicable federal and state law and Utah System of Higher Education policies governing public institutions of higher education.

Coordinate with the Utah Attorney General's Office and university leadership on legal matters related to disputes, claims, investigations, and litigation involving the University.

Manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee the engagement of external legal services when appropriate.

Serve as a liaison with the Utah System of Higher Education, government agencies, and legal counsel at peer institutions.

Support the Board of Trustees on governance and compliance matters.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Eleven years of progressively responsible legal and leadership experience, including experience advising complex organizations, public institutions, or higher education entities as a... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender iden tity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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