Contracts Counsel, UNLV General Counsel [R0153995]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

13d•$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. Under the general direction of the Vice President and General Counsel, the role supports campus procurement and contracting, including complex purchasing-related and construction contracts, non-standard revenue contracts, and other agreements. Concurrent private practice is prohibited. The Contracts Counsel also develops and maintains contract templates, solicitation materials, supplier forms, and content for the University's self-help contracting webpage; assists with bids and other solicitations; contributes to department policies and procedures; and ensures procurement and related contracting comply with state and federal law and University and Nevada System of Higher Education requirements. The position requires occasional travel and availability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; the minimum qualifications also specify a JD 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.
Licensed to practice law and 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.
Credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
Available for occasional travel and to work evenings and weekends as required.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and able to maintain work authorization throughout employment.
Concurrent private practice is prohibited.

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, as well as 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 other 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 and related contracting comply with state and federal laws and University and Nevada System of Higher Education requirements.
Provide complex professional legal services to University administration, particularly the Department of Purchasing and Contracts.