Assistant General Counsel

The attorney serving in the Assistant General Counsel position in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) reports directly to the University’s General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel advises and represents the University on a broad array of higher education legal issues, with a focus on student affairs, Title IX, Compliance, and policy development. This attorney devotes significant attention to mitigating University liability risk and supporting the University in student-related issues (including housing, academic and behavioral misconduct), Title IX or protected class discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disability issues, contract review, advising campus committees, and providing various legal trainings as needed.The Assistant General Counsel functions with minimal supervision, but is a collaborating team member within OGC. This attorney frequently provides legal advice in other practice areas as needed. The ability to recognize issues of concern, solve problems, propose potential resolutions, provide needed follow-up, and work collaboratively is imperative.

• Exercise excellent judgment.
• Provide timely, accessible, responsive, and sound legal advice and services to University employees, committees, and other constituents in a collaborative professional environment.
• Communicate effectively with high-level University officials and stakeholders.
• Analyze and manage complex matters in a timely effective manner.
• Perform legal and factual research and analyses.
• Prepare and review legal correspondence and documents.
• Review and respond to GRAMA requests.
• Assist with the formulation and drafting of rules, policies and procedures.
• Provide training on legal interpretations and issues to University administrators, staff, and designated representatives.
• Review and/or approve contracts and agreements as to legality and form, and make recommendations for approval of legal documents.
• Advise and participate on University committees.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school,
• Strong academic preparation.
• Licensure and good standing in the Utah Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in areas related to the above responsibilities (some experience in a higher education or a government law setting preferred), demonstrating continuous growth and a record of independently exercising good judgment and discretion.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent judgment and legal skills.
• Excellent analytical, advocacy, problem-solving, and case management skills.
• Exceptional written and client communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to establish and maintain collegial and collaborative working relationships within the Office of General Counsel and across the University.
• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of, the complex nature of working for an institution of higher education, where the need for a collaborative working style, flexibility, adaptability, and patience are critical to success.
• Prior experience with contracts at an institution of higher education or in government or private practice preferred.
• Experience managing complex legal issues preferred.
• Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit clear legal memoranda and other written materials.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training.
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to draft clear legal documents including MOUs and affiliation agreements.
• Ability to formulate and revise policies and handbooks.
• Knowledge of process requirements of administrative hearings and litigation.
• Ability to represent University officials in various administrative proceedings and other settings.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $115,000. Desired start date of October/November 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins September 2, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
 
 The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu, BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.