Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$135,000-$155,000
About the role
University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | Assistant/Associate General Counsel - (3 Positions)
Assistant/Associate General Counsel - (3 Positions)
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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.
Posting Details
Position Information| Posting Number | SF02195 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Assistant/Associate General Counsel - (3 Positions) |
| Position Number | 109688 & 108454 & PS#00008199 |
| FTE | 3.0 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Type | Professional Staff |
| Union | Non-Union Non-Classified Staff |
| Pay Grade Level | Grade Levels: 15 & 16 |
| Pay Grade Range | Salary Hiring Range for the Assistant grade: 15: ($135,000-$155,000) and Salary Hiring Range for the Associate grade: 16: ($160,000-$180,000) |
| Status | Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent |
| 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE POSITION WILL BE EITHER AN ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (GRADE:15) OR AN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (GRADE: 16), AND CAN BE EXPECTED TO BE FILLED AT THE RESPECTIVE LEVELS DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:
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. Candidates being considered for the Asst. General Counsel should have a minimum of three years relevant experience as a practicing attorney, or two years of direct relevant experience representing a large university, public sector entity, or similarly complex organization or institution. Candidates being considered for Assoc. General Counsel should have a 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. |
| 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. Candidates being considered for Assoc. General counsel: Experience developing or implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and client service within a legal environment. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. |
| 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 |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
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Are you a graduate of an accredited law school?
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Do you have a 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”?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a minimum of three years relevant experience as a practicing attorney, or two years of direct relevant experience representing a large university, public sector entity, or similarly complex organization or institution and/or do you have a 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?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in legal research and writing?
- Yes
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Do you have written, oral, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to provide clear, practical, risk-informed legal advice?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have ability to work effectively with a wide range of institutional stakeholders, including governing bodies, senior leaders, administrators, faculty, staff, and external parties?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have collaborative and flexible work style, and willingness to take on a broad range of responsibilities?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have ability to independently manage a substantial and diverse legal portfolio and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment?
- Yes
- No
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