Assistant General Counsel

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel reports to the General Counsel of UNR. The Assistant General Counsel litigates on behalf of UNR in consultation with the General Counsel and assists the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and guiding UNR’s legal activities. The Assistant General Counsel assists in providing advice and counsel to senior academic and administrative officers of the University concerning UNR’s legal rights and obligations. Scope of the role includes litigation, administrative and regulatory matters, whether in the courts of the State of Nevada or the United States and in all federal and state administrative agencies. The Assistant General Counsel conducts legal research and advises University officers on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting the University with particular emphasis on litigation, contracts, business and tort law, employment law and dispute resolution, discrimination, intellectual property, student rights, the First Amendment, public records, and public/private partnerships. The position is also responsible for other such legal or administrative duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel. Concurrent private practice is precluded.

Requirements

• Law Degree
• Five years of related professional legal experience
• Experience in civil practice, including litigation and contracts
• Licensure to practice law in the State of Nevada

Responsibilities

• Litigates on behalf of UNR in consultation with the General Counsel
• Assists the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and guiding UNR’s legal activities
• Assists in providing advice and counsel to senior academic and administrative officers of the University concerning UNR’s legal rights and obligations
• Conducts legal research and advises University officers on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting the University with particular emphasis on litigation, contracts, business and tort law, employment law and dispute resolution, discrimination, intellectual property, student rights, the First Amendment, public records, and public/private partnerships
• Responsible for other such legal or administrative duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
• Remarkable Retirement: Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree