Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SF02195

Job Title
Associate General Counsel - (3 - Positions)

Position Number
109688 & PS#00008199 & (position #3 TBD)

FTE
3.0

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Professional Staff

Union
Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 16

Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $155,000 - $168,000

Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department
Office of General Counsel

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location
Kingston

Grant Funded
No

Extension Contingency Notes

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 26, 2026. Applications received after September 26 , 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

THE POSITIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HYBRID OR IN-PERSON WORK SCHEDULE.
POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the General Counsel of the University in providing legal services to the University community and the University President and Board of Trustees as may be required. Performs standard legal work and/or participates in the performance of wide-ranging, fast-paced, and complex legal work involving multiple stakeholders to include such areas as governance and open meetings, research and sponsored programs, policy review, legal compliance issues, contract reviews, real property, employment, labor, intellectual property, privacy and confidentiality, complex transactions, student affairs, athletics, public records, purchasing, civil rights, and academic affairs. Participates and/or assists in the conduct of litigation as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification at the direction of the General Counsel. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions:

• Review and maintain currency with laws, rules, and regulations affecting higher education and changes to University policy and keep current with legal implications of those changes. Anticipate, identify, and help to resolve legal and strategic risk management issues.
• Provides well-rounded expert advice to management in order to develop legal strategies and solutions.

• Draft and review policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other documents within legal specialty areas.

• Research and analyze laws and regulations and prepare legal documents that include memoranda and correspondence.

• Educate and train University community about legal issues.

• Conduct and supervise legal research and analysis. Prepare written and verbal opinions of counsel as needed.

• Review, prepare, and approve for legal sufficiency contracts, including form and template agreements.
• Coordinate legal services to departments and divisions within areas of legal specialty.

• Represent the University before agencies, boards, committees, commissions, and courts in administrative hearings and litigation and/or oversee such representation.

• Negotiate settlements involving legal issues or transactions on behalf of the University in conjunction with other University officials and the General Counsel.

• Supervise support staff, law student interns or externs, and/or outside counsel on a project basis.

• Represent the Office of General Counsel at meetings and on committees, task forces and work groups as assigned.

• Assist the General Counsel by providing client-focused and mission-oriented legal services to the departments, colleges, officials and employees of the University and perform such other and related duties as directed by the General Counsel.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other related duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Individually assigned computers, printers; word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; Westlaw and other online legal research platforms.

License to practice law in the state of Rhode Island and be a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association at the time of appointment, or eligible and willing to obtain such admission if also a member in good standing of the bar of any other state and eligible to register with the Rhode Island Supreme Court as an "in-house counsel"

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Graduation from an accredited law school.

2.. License to practice law in the state of Rhode Island and be a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association at the time of appointment, or eligible and willing to obtain such admission if also a member in good standing of the bar of any other state and eligible to register with the Rhode Island Supreme Court as an "in-house counsel."

3. Minimum of five years relevant experience as a practicing attorney, or three years of direct relevant experience representing a large university, public sector entity, or similarly complex organization or institution.

4. Experience in legal research and writing.

5. Written, oral, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to provide clear, practical, risk-informed legal advice.

6. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of institutional stakeholders, including governing bodies, senior leaders, administrators, faculty, staff, and external parties.

7. Collaborative and flexible work style, and willingness to take on a broad range of responsibilities.

8. Ability to independently manage a substantial and diverse legal portfolio and prioritize competing demands in a fast paced environment.

9. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Experience providing legal counsel to institution(s) of higher education.

2.. Experience in one or more legal areas commonly encountered at public research universities, such as employment law, labor relations, civil rights, constitutional protections, academic affairs, student affairs, athletics, research compliance, data privacy, procurement, or real estate.

3. Proficiency in utilizing traditional and emerging technologies, such as legal research, matter management, workflow automation, and practice tools.

4. Experience developing or implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and client service within a legal environment.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date
08/26/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16913