*REVISED* Assistant General Counsel, UNLV General Counsel [R0150612]

About the role

The Office of General Counsel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks an Assistant General Counsel to assist the Vice President and General Counsel or designee in providing general legal services and counsel to senior academic and administrative officers of the University concerning UNLV’s legal rights and obligations, including litigation and threatened litigation, with a focus on the UNLV School of Dental Medicine (“SDM”) and other campus healthcare units.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the General Counsel to ensure consistent application of Nevada System of Higher Education (“NSHE”) and University policies and procedures and to inform the General Counsel of any new or threatened litigation or significant legal matters that arise.
• Conduct legal research; advise SDM and other campus leadership on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting their units.
• Advise on litigation in the courts of both the State of Nevada and the United States; proceedings in federal and state administrative and regulatory agencies; provide general legal services with a particular emphasis on contracts, business, tort law, employment law, public records, civil rights/constitutional law, risk management, dispute resolution, student rights, and public/private partnerships.
• Manage a litigation caseload (from beginning to end) and pre-litigation disputes, in various areas of law, including civil/constitutional, employment, personal injury, professional liability, and general liability cases; interact and coordinate with outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Prepare court pleadings, legal memoranda, and other papers for filing in litigation and administrative matters; conduct discovery, including depositions.
• Analyze and respond to legal demands and claims; provide oral and written reports and recommendations on findings and outcomes to the General Counsel or designee and/or other University administrators.
• Represent the University in trials and hearings in state, federal, and local courts, and before state and federal administrative and regulatory agencies.
• Provide advice regarding enforcement of disciplinary standards and policies for faculty, staff, and students, including: (a) recruitment, hiring and discharge of employees; licensing and credentialing of professionals, as appropriate; and matters of appointment, reappointment and tenure; and (b) student conduct and academic integrity matters.
• Draft agreements, legal opinions, correspondence, policies and other documents in compliance with federal laws, state laws, and NSHE directives and guidelines; approve contracts, releases, and other documents as to legal form.
• Identify and provide legal advice to mitigate legal risks within the University, including those related to employment and other compliance matters (i.e., FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ACA).
• Interpret state and federal laws and regulations; Board of Regents’ Handbook; NSHE Procedures & Guidelines Manual; and University, college and unit bylaws and policies, including those related to shared governance.
• Stay abreast of legislation, trends, issues and best practices pertaining to assigned areas; review court decisions, proposed legislation and proposed programs/policies.
• Supervise one or more attorneys and/or support staff in the Office of General Counsel, either on an ongoing or project specific basis.

Requirements

J.D. degree with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in litigation before state and/or federal courts. Must be licensed to practice law and a current or prospective member of the State Bar of Nevada within twelve (12) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of related experience, and relevant experience within a higher education institution or a Nevada public agency.
• Experience trying cases to verdict, and civil rights/employment law experience.
• Availability to travel occasionally and to work weekends/evenings, as required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in litigation before state and/or federal courts.
• Licensed to practice law and a current or prospective member of the State Bar of Nevada within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Seven (7) or more years of related experience, and relevant experience within a higher education institution or a Nevada public agency.
• Experience trying cases to verdict, and civil rights/employment law experience.
• Availability to travel occasionally and to work weekends/evenings, as required.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including: 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; Personal and professional development opportunities; Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard; Support and resources available for veteran applicants; Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles; Personal and professional development opportunities; Career advancement opportunities; Personal and professional development opportunities.