Position DetailsPosition Information
Internal Posting?Posting Number SP005272P
Position Title Associate General Counsel
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
Unit URL Office of General Counsel | University of IdahoPosition Qualifications
Required Experience 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 - Experience practicing law
- Experience interpreting and advising on federal and state regulations, laws policies and executive orders
- 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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE 1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
FundingA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 05/14/2026
Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by June 4, 2026 will receive first consideration.
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.
