Associate General Counsel

Job Description

Posting Number: SP005186P
Division/College: Office of General Counsel
Department: General Counsel
Location: Moscow

Position Overview:

This position represent the university and provides legal counsel primarily, but not exclusively, in research and intellectual property matters.

Duties may include:

• Acting as a day-to-day legal advisor, under the direction of the General Counsel, to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and to the directors of the Offices of Sponsored Programs, Technology Transfer, and Research Assurances
• Providing legal guidance to the university’s institutional review board, institutional animal care and use committee, institutional biosafety committee, research misconduct inquiry boards and investigations committees, and the export control analyst
• As needed, providing advice to the International Programs Office and the Office of Purchasing and Contracts
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Experience practicing law, representing higher education institution(s) in matters related to research activities
• Experience practicing law in matters relating to intellectual property
• Experience working in a higher education setting

Required Education:

• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited School of Law

Required Other:

• Current license to practice law in the state of Idaho, or ability to obtain a license within twelve (12) months of hire

Additional Preferred:

None

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $94,358 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First consideration date March 16, 2026

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50964

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.