Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel
The candidate will report to and assist the General Counsel in providing professional legal services to University administrative officials, handling a variety of issues from a wide range of clientele in the community. Duties will be focused on labor and employment issues, including discrimination and disability matters, grievances, conduct (student and employee) hearings and appeals, and related subjects, as determined by General Counsel. Will work in a professional office environment in the Office of the General Counsel, on or near the campus of University. Provide counsel and advice to University departments and officials regarding a wide range of legal issues, including labor and employment matters, student affairs, academic affairs, compliance with state and federal regulations, audit, business transactions, real property and infrastructure issues, and policy review, interpretation, and drafting; Represent and defend the University in civil and administrative legal proceedings, including lawsuits, Department of Education Office of Civil Rights complaints and investigations, Human Rights Commission investigations, and other proceedings, as needed. Manage and interface with outside counsel in matters referred to private counsel. Negotiate with third party counsel with respect to disputes involving the University or University-related interests. Support faculty and staff training and preventative law or compliance programs on a University-wide basis. Should have: Juris Doctor Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; License to practice law in Idaho, or the ability to become licensed within six months of hire; 7+ years of professional experience in employment, personnel, discrimination, and related subject matter in employment and labor law. Strong legal research and writing skills, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills; Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills; Preferentially to have: Higher education law or experience with government law; Knowledge of due process fundamentals inherent in government processes and employment; Knowledge of the statutory and constitutional framework in which a university operates, including federal and state regulations applicable to higher education; Knowledge of student and employment immigration issues; Experience at an institution of higher education or to a similarly complex organization with multiple constituencies; Familiarity with shared governance processes in academic settings; Litigation knowledge and experience; Experience representing entities with public governing boards; Experience with negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts.


Closing Date: Jan 6, 2020, 6:59:00 AM.

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