Assistant General Counsel #R0117660
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Commitment to Diversity
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
The Office of General Counsel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks an Assistant General Counsel. The position will assist UNLV General Counsel in providing general legal services and counsel to the administration of the University, with a focus on UNLV's healthcare units as assigned. The incumbent will meet regularly with the General Counsel to insure consistent application of Nevada System of Higher Education ("NSHE") and University policies and procedures and to inform the General Counsel of any litigation or significant legal matters that arise. Scope of the role includes litigation, administrative and regulatory matters in the courts of both the State of Nevada and the United States and in all federal and state administrative agencies. The Assistant General Counsel will conduct legal research on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws with particular emphasis on litigation, contracts, business, tort law, employment law, risk management, dispute resolution, student rights, and public/private partnerships.
This position will:
1) Provide oral and written reports and recommendations on findings and outcomes to the General Counsel or designee and/or other University administrators. When appropriate, make recommendations for action and implementation. Coordinate responses to governmental compliance inquiries, charges and complaints; respond to audits; and coordinate and prepare responses to subpoenas, court orders, attorney requests, public records requests, and other administrative document or information requests.
2) Provide advice regarding enforcement of disciplinary standards and policies for faculty, staff and students, including: (a) recruitment, hiring and discharge of employees; licensing and credentialing of professionals, as appropriate; and matters of appointment, reappointment and tenure; and (b) student conduct and academic integrity matters.
3) Draft agreements, legal opinions, correspondence, policies and other documents in compliance with the federal, state laws and NSHE directives and guidelines; approval of contracts, releases, and other documents as to legal form.
4) Identify and provide legal advice to mitigate legal risks within the University, including those related to employment and other compliance matters (i.e., FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ACA).
5) Interpret state and federal laws and regulations; Board of Regents' Handbook; NSHE Procedures & Guidelines Manual; and University, college and unit bylaws and polices, including those related to shared governance.
6) Stay abreast of legislation, trends, issues and best practices pertaining to assigned areas; review court decisions, proposed legislation and proposed programs/policies.
The office site for the position is UNLV's main campus (4505 So. Maryland Pkwy.), and UNLV's Shadow Lane Campus (1001 Shadow Lane).
Qualifications
The position requires the ability to provide expert, comprehensive legal advice directly to University administrators without the need for close supervision and to work collaboratively in a small legal office, including skills that emphasize teamwork, communication, collegiality and flexibility.
The successful candidate must possess personal and professional integrity, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and political acumen.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
J.D. degree with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience. Licensed to practice law and current or prospective member of the Nevada Bar within twelve (12) months of employment. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Preference will be given to candidates with seven (7) or more years of experience, and to candidates with relevant experience within a higher education institution or a Nevada public agency.
Must be available to travel occasionally and to work weekends/evenings, as required.
Salary Range
$114,802.11 - $139,869.06, depending on experience and preferred qualifications. Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.
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