Associate General Counsel jobs in Utah

Associate General Counsel is responsible for ensuring an organization's compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Develops and reviews an organization's policies, practices, and guidelines. Being an Associate General Counsel assists in protecting an organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides counsel to senior leadership. Additionally, Associate General Counsel identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Associate General Counsel manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be an Associate General Counsel typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant/Associate General Counsel
  • Weber State University
  • Ogden, UT PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Position Details

    WSU's Commitment to Diversity

    Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

    Position Information

    Position Title
    Assistant/Associate General Counsel

    Requisition Number
    E00033P

    Position Category
    Executive

    Campus Location
    Weber State University - Ogden, UT

    Hours per week

    Months per year
    12

    Alternate work schedule
    Occasional remote work possible with supervisor approval. However, due to the unique nature of providing advice and collaborating with University officials on complex and, at times, matters of emergency, regular in office presence is vital as an essential function of the position.

    Pay Grade

    Salary

    FLSA
    Exempt

    Job Summary/Basic Function
    The Assistant/Associate General Counsel is a full-time, staff position in the office of the University Legal Counsel of Weber State University. Under the direction of the General Counsel, this position will provide a variety of legal services to the Board of Trustees, President, Vice Presidents, Provost, and other administrative officers of the University typical of a large public institution, including, but not limited to research, analysis, and advice on laws, policies, regulations, rules, and best legal practices pertaining to employment, student matters, real estate transactions, tax matters, corporate matters, civil rights, Title IX, and other laws and regulations related to higher education, and other duties as assigned. Subject-matter responsibilities may depend on the qualifications, competencies, and experience of the candidate.
    This job will be filled as an Assistant or Associate General Counsel, based on the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience.

    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.

    Background Check?
    Yes

    Benefits Summary

    WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.


    Posting Detail Information

    Job Open Date
    03/20/2024

    Review Date
    04/10/2024

    Job Close Date

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
    https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22222

    Notes to Applicant
    If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $85,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

    To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

    For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

    Screening of applications will begin April 10, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

    Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

    ADA Essential Job Function

    ADA Essential Job Function

    Physical Activity of this position
    Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

    Physical Requirements of this position
    Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

    Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
    Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

    The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
    None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Associate General Counsel
  • Breeze Airways™
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Breeze is hiring- join us! We are seeking an attorney to join our Seriously Nice™ airline in the role of Associate General Counsel, focusing on labor and employment issues and litigation matters. The ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Associate General Counsel-Employment and Labor
  • Apartment Management Consultants, LLC
  • Cottonwood, UT OTHER
  • We are currently seeking an Associate General Counsel-Employment and Labor! The associate general counsel provides direct support to Human Resources and executives by offering legal advice stemming fr...
  • 4 Days Ago

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General Counsel
  • Nursa
  • Murray, UT FULL_TIME
  • Nursa is a healthcare platform that directly addresses the severe staffing challenges confronting the U.S. healthcare system by connecting qualified registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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General Counsel - Consultant
  • Now CFO
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Position: General Counsel Consultant Company: Catalyst Legal Services Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Hours: 20 hours per week, scalable to full-time Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experienc...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Administration Director and General Counsel
  • Utah Legal Services
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Organization Overview: Our mission at Utah Legal Services (ULS) is to provide high-quality civil legal aid without cost to people experiencing disadvantages or who are unable to afford legal represent...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Associate General Counsel
  • OCI
  • San Antonio, TX
  • OCI Solar Power is a respected developer, owner, and operator of utility scale solar & energy storage sites. We are seek...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Carilion Clinic
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Job Summary Carilion Clinic's Legal Services Department provides comprehensive legal advice and support concerning all a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, youll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Global Partners
  • Waltham, MA
  • We're hiring for an Associate General Counselat Global, a vertically integrated, adaptive distribution energy company wi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Apex Clean Energy
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • Company Description Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Throug...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Irving Knight Group
  • Role: Associate General Counsel - Homebuilding Salary Range: $225,000 - $250,000 + Bonus $50,000 - $75,000 Office Locati...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Larson Maddox
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Currently working with a global retail fashion manufacturer looking for a generalist attorney to join their team. This r...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
  • North Royalton, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Description: The Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent As...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east; by Colorado in the east; at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast; by Arizona in the south; and by Nevada in the west. It covers an area of 84,899 sq mi ...
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Income Estimation for Associate General Counsel jobs
$268,731 to $381,011

Associate General Counsel in Columbus, OH
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for supporting the legal and compliance functions and is a highly visible leader and contributor to Cochlear’s regional and global legal teams.  Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and working closely with other legal team members in the Denver metro office, this role will provide timely legal advice and enable the business by identifying solutions rather than highlighting problems or complexities.
January 13, 2020
Associate General Counsel in Benton Harbor, MI
As is often the case, when an Orlando TV station made a similar request and notified Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum’s Deputy General Counsel Alexis Lambert, Cook backed down and UCF agreed to release the records to the TV station in electronic format, and only print out the few e-mails that needed to be redacted.
December 14, 2019
Associate General Counsel in Wichita Falls, TX
In addition, Coleman will be working to support the General Counsel in a number of areas, including corporate governance and securities compliance.
December 26, 2019