Assistant General Counsel

About the Opportunity

This position reports directly to the Vice President and General Counsel ("GC") and will work at the will and pleasure of the GC. This position will be supervised day-to-day by the General Counsel.

The Assistant General Counsel will represent and advocate the legal interests of West Virginia University, the WVU Board of Governors, the President, West Virginia University Research Corporation ("WVURC"), and others on legal matters affecting the University by rendering a broad array of legal services as assigned, including, without limitation:

• Provide direct policy-making input and advice on matters of substantial magnitude related to critical University activities, policy questions and operation procedures and, as needed, draft, modify, or review institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts on behalf of the University and WVURC.
• Provide advice on issues related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (WV FOIA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and/or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Review, draft, and negotiate responses for documents requests, including WV FOIA requests, subpoenas, and other document requests.
• Provide advice on issues related to higher education law, health care law, corporate law, employment, compliance with regulations governing federal research, immigration, trademark, and/or intellectual property.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Provide, under supervision of GC, high quality advice to the Board on legal matters affecting the University.
• As directed from time to time by the General Counsel, assist in litigation relating to the University or affiliated entities.
• All other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the GC.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:
  • Experience in two or more of the following areas: higher education law, contract drafting, transactional work, litigation, health care law, corporate law, employment, compliance with regulations governing federal research, immigration, trademark, and intellectual property.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collegially in a diverse, complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of actively practicing law.

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice law in West Virginia or willing to become licensed in an agreed upon timeframe.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Aug 19, 2026

Posting Classification: Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time