Associate General Counsel

Job Title
Associate General Counsel

Requisition Number
RE53681

Working Title

Department Name
11300:Office Of Legal Counsel

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
51

Salary Range
$93,954-159,744/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

JD

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Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Currently a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or eligible for admission without further examination

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, some standing or walking and sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional work hours may be assigned as necessary.

Job Summary

The Associate General Counsel for Health Affairs and Research provides legal advice, compliance guidance, and support to University leadership, faculty, and staff regarding all aspects of the University’s research initiatives, as well as other University matters as necessary.

This role provides legal advice and policy guidance related to research matters, including interpretation and application of federal and state laws, regulations, and University policies, and offers clear, actionable guidance that supports informed decision‑making and reduces institutional risk. Legal support includes the review and drafting of research‑related documents and agreements.

Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Office of Legal Counsel, the Associate General Counsel supports coordinated institutional matters and may be assigned to any practice area as University legal needs evolve. This flexible, service‑oriented position is essential to advancing the University’s mission through responsible, reliable, and high‑quality legal counsel.

A complete submission for this position includes a required cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample (the applicant may select either a pleading or a memorandum), which can be accessed in the Applicant Documents section of the application.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

J.D.

Deadline to Apply
04/02/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.