Assistant Counsel
About The Position
The University of Colorado's System Administration office is seeking an Assistant Counsel to provide legal services, research, and analysis to the University of Colorado Denver. This role is part of the CU Office of University Counsel, which reports to the Board of Regents and the President. The Assistant Counsel will perform duties that are intellectual and varied, requiring creative, analytical, and critical thinking, and will exercise discretion and independent judgment while collaborating with senior legal counsel. The office environment is fast-paced, and the successful candidate must be able to recognize issues, propose solutions, and work collaboratively. This is a security-sensitive position requiring a criminal background check and is exempt from overtime provisions.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
- Four (4) years practicing law
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado, or the ability to obtain a Colorado license promptly after an offer of appointment
- Record of ethical behavior
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) years practicing law
- Experience providing legal services in a higher education setting or state government environment
- Professional experience in a dynamic, collegial, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Maintain research compliance with University policies, state and federal law, and government regulations
- Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts, transactions, and other legal agreements
- Reviews, drafts, and provides advice on campus and system-wide policies and procedures
- Provides legal advice related to records requests, subpoenas, and court orders directed to the University and its employees
- Provides legal advice and guidance to the academic and research operations of the Denver campus
- Attends and participates in various campus committee meetings and provides legal advice and guidance
- Provides legal advice and representation in administrative hearings, including the Colorado State Personnel Board (SPB)
- Prepares the University’s response to investigations conducted by law enforcement and regulatory entities including the SPB, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
- Provides research, analysis, and advice on legal issues concerning the University including all aspects of employment law, federal and state laws and regulations impacting higher education and research, constitutional law issues, regulatory compliance, public law issues, university policies and procedures, faculty issues, student issues, athletics issues, immigration issues, online education and international education, data privacy (FERPA), alcohol on campus, minors on campus, and Title IX / VAWA / Clery Act.
Benefits
- No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance
- Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options
- Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan
- Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Ample sick and vacation leave
- At least 12 paid holidays
- Dedicated week off for winter break
- 6 weeks of parental leave
- Tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents
- Free RTD EcoPass
- Free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office
- Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
