Contracts Counsel, UNLV General Counsel [R0153995]

About the Role

The Office of General Counsel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks a Contracts Counsel. Under the general direction of the Vice President and General Counsel, the Contracts Counsel will provide complex professional legal services to the administration of the University, particularly the Department of Purchasing and Contracts. Concurrent private practice is prohibited. Rebel Title (HR Classification): Professional Contributor, P2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background and/or credit check.

Responsibilities

• Draft, develop, and negotiate complex purchasing‑related contracts, including construction contracts, for the campus, as well as non‑standard revenue and other contracts.
• Draft and maintain templates for standard contracts, requests for proposals/qualifications, other solicitations, supplier forms, and related documents.
• Provide assistance to the Department of Purchasing and Contracts with content for bids and other solicitations.
• Develop and maintain templates, forms, and other content for a self‑help contracting web page.
• Contribute to policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the Department of Purchasing and Contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, as well as University and Nevada System of Higher Education requirements in the procurement process and related contracting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school (or accredited college/university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA).
• Admission to practice law in any jurisdiction; must be licensed 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 not accepted).
• Minimum three years of contractual and transactional experience as a licensed attorney.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment (no visa sponsorship).
• Available to travel occasionally and to work weekends/evenings as required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Salary range: $131,000 – $142,500. The salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. The position is contingent upon funding; unable to offer more than the stated salary range.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding program (Rebels: Onboard).
• Support and resources for veteran applicants (contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit the Veterans Webpage).

About the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral‑degree‑granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni worldwide. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 research university with very high research activity and holds the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. 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 sits on a 332‑acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada and ranks as the most diverse university for undergraduates per U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit www.unlv.edu.