Assistant General Counsel, UNLV General Counsel [R0150612]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications for Assistant General Counsel, UNLV General Counsel [R0150612]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Office of General Counsel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks an Assistant General Counsel to assist UNLV's Vice President and General Counsel or designee ("General Counsel") 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.

The incumbent will 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. The scope of the role includes conducting legal research; advising SDM and other campus leadership on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting their units; litigation in the courts of both the State of Nevada and the United States; proceedings in federal and state administrative and regulatory agencies; providing 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.

The position is also responsible for other such legal or administrative duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel. This position has a variable work schedule, and requires occasional travel. Concurrent private practice is prohibited.

This position will:

• 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. When appropriate, make recommendations for action and implementation.
• Coordinate responses to governmental compliance inquiries, charges, and complaints; respond to audits; and coordinate and prepare responses to subpoenas, court orders, attorney requests, public records requests, and other administrative document or information requests.
• 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; approval of 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.
• As directed by General Counsel, supervise one or more attorneys and/or support staff in the Office of General Counsel, either on an ongoing or project specific basis.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• 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.
• Limited practice certifications under Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.1 will not be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• Preference will be given to candidates with seven (7) or more years of related experience, and to candidates with relevant experience within a higher education institution or a Nevada public agency.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who have tried cases to verdict, and to those who have civil rights/employment law experience.
• Must be available to travel occasionally and to work weekends/evenings, as required.

SALARY

The salary range is $144,075.00 to $161,662.62, depending on experience and preferred qualifications. Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Ms. Sepi Sayedna, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on March 9, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, <"R0150612> in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of 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 around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.

The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the regions 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 is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq