Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Associate General Counsel |
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Requisition Number | RE34083 |
Working Title | |
Department Name | 11300:Office Of Legal Counsel |
Work Location | Lexington, Ky |
Grade Level | 51 |
Salary Range | $92,102-156,624/year |
Type of Position | Staff |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | JD |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs |
Required License/Registration/Certification | License |
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 | This Associate General Counsel position in the Office of Legal Counsel’s Academics, Finance, Students and Athletics group provides expert legal counsel to senior University officials, primarily on faculty and student matters under the purview of the Provost and the Vice President for Student Success. Ten (10) years previous experience preferred. Some experience preferred with Free Speech, Religious Liberty, Due Process, and Equal Protection, and/or federal civil rights laws is preferred. Preferred experience also includes Judicial Clerkship for federal district court, federal court of appeals, or state appellate court; experience representing public institutions of higher education; and/or membership on Law Review or specialized legal journal. This position will handle complex issues, and the successful candidate will be paid in accordance with their experience and accomplishments. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | J.D. |
Deadline to Apply | 05/31/2022 |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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. |
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