Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Earned J.D. or L.L.B./L.L.M. degree from an accredited law school; Must be a member of the Utah State Bar or be eligible for admission to the Utah State Bar within six months of hire; Must be a member in good standing of any bar association in the location where the attorney practices; One year (Assistant) or three years (Associate) legal experience as a practicing attorney in the United States, preferably in higher education law or government law.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in legal matters applicable to higher education; Experience in transactional and/or corporate matters; Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions; Demonstrated experience applying, interpreting, and implementing technical and legal concepts to a wide variety of situations; Ability to represent the University in administrative proceedings; Ability to draft policies, procedures, and other administrative documents; Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to address difficult and complex issues; Intercultural competence, awareness, and communication; demonstrated commitment to inclusion; Handle multiple unrelated matters concurrently, timely, and accurately. Particular to Associate Counsel: Demonstrated understanding of unique and often complex decision-making dynamics associated with working in University system and highly functioning in-house counsel office. Successful candidates will have: Excellent communication skills, with strong customer service orientation; Demonstrated experience providing sound legal advice to constituents on a variety of legal matters; Demonstrated experience in working with broad and diverse constituencies at all levels of management, including experience facilitating group work; High ethical standards.