Assistant General Counsel

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Requisition Number: RE53209

Department Name: 11300:

Office Of Legal Counsel

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 49

Salary Range: $72,/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

JD

Required Related

Experience:

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: Currently a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or eligible for admission without further examination.

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Physical Requirements: Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds. Sitting, standing, and/or walking for long periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks. Ability to navigate campus for meetings. Effectively communicating with individuals from various backgrounds and varied professional levels

Shift: Typically, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Additional work hours may be assigned as necessary.

Job Summary: The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and assistance to administrators and faculty throughout the University in all areas related to Student Success and Academics. This includes the areas of Student Success, Dean of Students, Enrollment Management, Student Well Being, Disability Resource Center, and Training and Development. This position also provides legal advice and policy guidance regarding faculty affairs and academic administrative matters.

A complete submission for this position includes a required cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample (the applicant can select whether this is a pleading or a memo). The Office of Legal Counsel currently has two positions available for application. Each role will have a primary focus area that could include Finance, Administration, & Beyond Blue or Student Success & Academics.

• Assistant General Counsel (Grade 49) /618295
• Associate General Counsel (Grade 51) /618282

To review the position details and/or apply, please click on the corresponding Quick Link. Applicants wishing to be considered for both positions must submit a separate application for each. The Final date to receive applications is 5/23/26.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Other preferred experience and characteristics include: (1) membership in the Kentucky Bar or eligibility for admission without further examination; (2) outstanding writing ability; and (3) a record of academic accomplishment at both undergraduate and law school levels.

Final date to receive applications: 02/24/2026

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.

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.