Job Description Summary The Staff Attorney ("SA") in the Office of General Counsel ("OGC"), the in-house office that provides legal support and guidance to the University of Maryland, College Park, the State of Maryland's flagship, Research 1 university. The University's research enterprise is a complex, expanding, and fascinating portfolio. It supports groundbreaking work that improves the lives of individuals and benefits society. The University's procurement and business services, in support of the University's mission of excellence in education, research, outreach and collaborative partnership with the greater community, administers contracts, procures facilities, goods and services, and ensures university business is conducted in a fair and open environment, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The SA is responsible for providing legal counsel for the University's research and related business operations, working with faculty and staff centrally and in the University's 12 colleges and schools. The SA may also be asked to support and advise on other projects and issues related to other University initiatives. The SA must have expertise and experience with drafting and negotiating research and research-related agreements, including federal government grants and contracts, and advising on compliance with the terms of such agreements and related regulatory requirements. While the SA will primarily provide counsel on research administration matters, the SA may also provide counsel on research safety; regulatory compliance; public ethics; intellectual property; procurement; and other matters for academic and operational units. The SA should have a solid working knowledge of legal, academic, and operational issues relevant to the operations of a research-intensive public university, and must develop new subject matter expertise as client needs dictate. The SA advises and supports University clients, including the President's staff, Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs, sponsored projects office, and research compliance offices. The SA handles a range of transactional matters supporting both academic and operational units as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel ("VPGC"), Deputy General Counsel ("DGC"), and Research Transactions & Regulatory Law Practice Group Lead. This position teams with and supports the Associate General Counsels, DGC and/or the VPGC on select projects. The SA assists clients to develop processes, documents, and forms to optimize business approaches; performs legal research involving federal and state laws, administrative regulations, other administrative guidance, and case law; advises clients on strategy; drafts and negotiates agreements; and supports regulatory compliance in a variety of contexts. The SA will provide other legal services to University clients as directed by the VPGC, DGC, and Research Transactions & Regulatory Law Practice Group Lead. Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Ability to travel to main campus and off-site meetings. Minimum Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school. Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience. OTHER: Admission to a state or DC Bar, and eligibility for admission to the Maryland Bar within twelve (12) months of hire. Knowledge of federal and state applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service. Additional Job Details Preferences: Experience with federal government contracts and/or research administration at a federal agency, university, or government contractor. Skill in the use of Google Workplace products. Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of three (3) professional references Best Consideration Date: December 3, 2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required Yes For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department PRES-Office of General Counsel Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $130,800 - $156,960 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online The University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options: Email: [email protected] Phone: 301.405.7575 Maryland Relay: Dial 711 This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Opportunities

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