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Assistant Counsel Duties: A member of the professional staff of the Office of University Counsel, which provides legal research, analysis and legal services to the Chancellor and the administration of the Denver and Anschutz Medical Campuses. Will work on matters from both campuses. Performs associated duties that are predominantly intellectual and varied in nature, requiring creative, analytical, evaluative, interpretive, and/or critical thinking; and exercises discretion and independent judgment, requiring only general supervision for day-to-day tasks. Functions with minimal supervision, but works as part of a team to represent and advise the Denver and Anschutz Medical Campuses and its administration. Serve only to illustrate the nature and scope of this position’s primary activities and functions; however, they do not place a limitation on the scope or nature of other duties or responsibilities that are, or may be assigned to this position: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, transactions, and other legal agreements; Provide legal advice related to records requests, subpoenas and court orders directed to the University and its employees; Provide legal advice and guidance to the academic and research operations of the Denver and Anschutz Medical Campuses; Provide legal advice and representation in administrative hearings; Prepare the University response to investigations conducted by law enforcement and regulatory entities including the EEOC; Provide research, analysis and advice on legal issues concerning the University including; All aspects of employment law including civil rights laws, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA; Federal and state laws and regulations, particularly those impacting institutions of higher education and/or pertaining to the conduct of research; Public law issues, including open records and open meetings issues; University policies and procedures; Faculty issues; Student issues; Health care issues. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Experience
Requirements: 4 years practicing law or 2+ years’ experience as in house counsel in an institution of higher education; JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school; Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado or the ability to obtain a Colorado license promptly after an offer of appointment; and excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Record of ethical behavior and respect for the laws. Preferred: Professional practice of law in a higher education or state government environment; Experience or interest in compliance areas impacting higher education. Professional experience in a dynamic, collegial, team-oriented environment; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives, in some cases with short timeframes for response; Ability to analyze, organize, and effectively present, both orally and in writing, legal issues, opinions and recommendations to a variety of constituents; Ability to juggle multiple projects and demonstrate flexibility to accommodate shifting priorities of multiple constituents; Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of internal constituents and external contacts in the provision of comprehensive legal services to the University; Knowledge of case law and Colorado state and federal laws and regulations concerning higher education institutions; Litigation experience Deadline: November 4, 2016
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