University of Oklahoma

University Counsel

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Experience with litigation in state or federal court
  • Experience in discovery and motion practice
  • License to practice law in Oklahoma and in good standing
  • Admission to U.S. District Courts for Western and Northern Districts of Oklahoma

Responsibilities

  • Review contracts for legal risk and compliance
  • Assist with contract review for various departments
  • Advise on faculty and student grievance matters
  • Research and analyze applicable laws and policies
  • Prepare legal research summaries and risk memorandums

Benefits

  • Health insurance eligibility
  • Retirement plan options
  • Monday to Friday work schedule
  • No travel required
  • Opportunity to work in a professional legal environment
Full Job Description
University Counsel

Job no: 494163
Work type: Professional
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Human Resources/Legal Affairs

Pay Range: Targeted annual salary of $85,000, depending on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: October 7, 2026

Position Introduction:

This position is responsible for reviewing contracts routed through the Office of Research Administration for legal risk and compliance, assisting with the review of all contracts for departments related to purchases, academic rotations, and professional services, assisting departments and colleges requiring legal services and advising on faculty grievances/appeals and student grievances/appeals. Researching and analyzing applicable law and/or policy and prepares summaries of legal research and risk memorandums. Performing various other duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

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Required Education and Experience:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA) law school
  • Experience with litigation in state or federal court
  • Experience in discovery and motion practice

Required Certifications and Licenses:

  • License to practice law in Oklahoma and be in good standing
  • Admission to United States District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Oklahoma or able to be admitted in each within 30 days
  • Admission or eligible for admission in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and the 10th Circuit of Appeals within six (6) months of hire

Department Preferences:

  • 2- 5 years' experience in litigation, state government, and/or employment law


Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time

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About University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2018 the university had 31,250 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 3,000 faculty members, the school offers 152 baccalaureate programs, 160 master's programs, 75 doctorate programs, and 20 majors at the first professional level.
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