| Posting Context Statement | Requests for legal services flow through the Office of General Counsel. Responsibilities of the office involve interpreting the constitutional, statutory and regulatory framework in which the University operates, managing all 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 and fundraising. |
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| Position Overview | The Office of General Counsel represents University of Idaho in all legal matters arising from University business. Responsibilities 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. The office does not represent and cannot provide legal advice to students, except in their role as employees of the University. The office only provides legal advice about matters related to official University business and cannot advise persons who may have a claim against the University or one of its employees.| Required 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
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| Required Education | - Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution
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| Required 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
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| Additional 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
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| Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application |
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