Contracts Counsel, UNLV General Counsel [R0153995]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

12d•$131,000 - $142,500

About The Position

The Office of General Counsel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks a Contracts Counsel to provide complex professional legal services to university administration, particularly the Department of Purchasing and Contracts. The position works under the general direction of the Vice President and General Counsel. Concurrent private practice is prohibited. The Contracts Counsel supports the university’s purchasing and contracting activities by drafting, developing, and negotiating complex purchasing-related contracts, including construction contracts, as well as non-standard revenue and other contracts. The role also develops and maintains contract templates and related solicitation, supplier, and self-help resources; assists with bid and solicitation content; contributes to purchasing policies and procedures; and ensures procurement and related contracting comply with applicable laws and institutional requirements. The position requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited institution, admission to practice law in a jurisdiction, at least three years of contractual and transactional experience as a licensed attorney, and current or prospective membership in the State Bar of Nevada within 12 months of employment. The employee must be available for occasional travel and work on weekends or evenings as required. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. The position does not provide visa sponsorship, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment. The salary range is $131,000–$142,500, and the position is contingent upon funding. UNLV offers paid time off, sick leave and holidays; health insurance including medical, dental and vision; retirement plans and voluntary benefits; tuition discounts; and various employee programs and development opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate from an ABA-accredited law school; the minimum qualifications also specify a Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA.
Admission to practice law in any jurisdiction.
At least three years of contractual and transactional experience as a licensed attorney.
Be licensed to practice law and become a current or prospective member of the State Bar of Nevada within 12 months of employment; limited practice certifications under Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.1 are not accepted.
Be available for occasional travel and work on weekends or evenings as required.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment.
Complete the required pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of related professional experience.
Nevada public agency experience.
Experience representing a K-12 or higher educational institution, board, agency, or system.
Nevada State Public Works Board practice.
Federal contracting experience.
Public agency purchasing or procurement practice.
Software or intellectual property contracts experience.
Construction or real estate development contract experience.

Responsibilities

Draft, develop, and negotiate complex purchasing-related contracts, including construction contracts, and non-standard revenue and other contracts.
Draft and maintain templates for standard contracts, requests for proposals and qualifications, other solicitations, supplier forms, and related documents.
Assist the Department of Purchasing and Contracts with content for bids and other solicitations.
Develop and maintain templates, forms, and content for the self-help contracting webpage.
Contribute to policies and procedures that support efficient operation of the Department of Purchasing and Contracts.
Ensure procurement processes and related contracting comply with state and federal laws and University and Nevada System of Higher Education requirements.