Job SummaryPerforms a variety of legal work and participates in the performance of complex legal analysis in both general and transactional legal work, including such areas as employment law, health law, conflicts of interest, procurement, open‑records law, contract drafting and review, immigration, higher education law, legal research, policy review, and health care compliance issues. Participates in supporting and supervising litigation as assigned.ResponsibilitiesAnticipates, identifies, and resolves legal issues in both transactional legal work and on a variety of general legal issues, including healthcare related issues. With respect to transactional work, drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on contracts involving software licenses, equipment purchases, professional services, employment, research, and related matters. With respect to general legal issues, advises University leaders on employment, faculty, and student matters. Advises University leaders in administrative hearings and litigation and oversees legal representation in such cases. Negotiates settlements involving legal issues or transactions on behalf of the University in conjunction with other University officials. Advises on responses to records requests made pursuant to state and federal law. Drafts, reviews, and advises on policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other documents. Educates and trains University community about legal issues. Conducts and supervises legal research and analysis. Prepares written and verbal legal advice and opinions of counsel as needed. Coordinates legal services to departments and divisions within areas of legal specialty. Supervises support staff, more junior attorneys, and outside counsel on a project basis.This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Minimum QualificationsJuris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to Utah State bar association required. Demonstrated organizational, effective verbal/written communication and human relations skills also required. An excellent academic record and related experience preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!