Associate General Counsel

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Associate General Counsel Requisition Number RE55768 Working Title Department Name 11300:Office Of Legal Counsel Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 51 Salary Range $95,826-162,947/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

JD

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Currently a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or eligible for admission without further examination

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; and intermittent job-related travel.

Shift

Typically, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Additional work hours may be assigned as necessary.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Office of Legal Counsel is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal counsel, representation, and strategic guidance on employment-based immigration matters affecting the University's international workforce, as well as other immigration-related legal issues.

As Kentucky's flagship university and academic health system, the University of Kentucky plays a critical role in addressing physician workforce shortages and expanding access to high-quality healthcare across the Commonwealth and beyond. A significant focus of this position is supporting the recruitment, retention, and immigration sponsorship of physician faculty and other healthcare providers within the College of Medicine and University-owned healthcare facilities, including those serving rural communities throughout Kentucky.

Serving as the University's primary immigration attorney, the Associate General Counsel advises university leadership, hiring officials, and other stakeholders on immigration strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and workforce planning. The position represents the University before federal agencies on employment-based immigration matters and provides legal support on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa classifications, employment-based permanent residency, and other complex immigration issues affecting university-sponsored employees, faculty, researchers, students, and other members of the University community.

The Associate General Counsel collaborates closely with colleges, departments, and administrative units to develop immigration-related policies, ensure compliance with federal immigration laws and regulations, and advance the University's academic, research, healthcare, and service missions.

A complete submission for this position includes a required cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample (the applicant may select either a pleading or a memorandum), which can be accessed in the Applicant Documents section of the application.

Work Location

This position is based in Lexington, Kentucky; however, remote work arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates whose experience and work style support success in an independent remote environment. Applicants from across the United States are encouraged to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

J.D.

Deadline to Apply 10/10/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or eligible for admission without further examination?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have practicing employment-based immigration law?

• None

• More than 0, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years, up through 10 years

• More than 10 years, up through 15 years

• More than 15 years

• • Which statement best describes your experience with employment-based immigration matters?

• No direct experience

• Limited exposure through legal support or related work

• Experience handling routine employment-based immigration matters

• Extensive experience independently managing employment-based immigration matters, including petitions and compliance issues

• Extensive experience serving as lead counsel on complex employment-based immigration matters

• • Please describe your experience practicing employment-based immigration law, including the types of immigration matters for which you have primary responsibility and the clients or organizations you have represented.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe any experience you have supporting physicians, healthcare providers, faculty, researchers, or other highly specialized professionals with immigration sponsorship, compliance, or permanent residency matters.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample

Optional Documents