Assistant Counsel, Higher Education Legal Advisor (Hybrid)

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Assistant Counsel position at the University of Colorado System Administration is located on the Boulder campus. It provides legal advising, review, and analysis to the University of Colorado Boulder, reporting to the Managing Associate University Counsel and Vice Chancellor for the Boulder campus.

The role demands independent judgment, collaboration with a team, and the ability to navigate high-volume, fast-paced legal matters.

Qualifications

• JD and bar admission required and in good standing.
• Ability to provide legal advice to university units and leadership.
• Experience negotiating contracts and interpreting policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements.
• Advise on campus and system-wide policies and procedures.
• Provide legal guidance related to records requests, subpoenas, and court orders.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Contract negotiation

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

The Assistant Counsel position at the University of Colorado System Administration is located on the Boulder campus. It provides legal advising, review, and analysis to the University of Colorado Boulder, reporting to the Managing Associate University Counsel and Vice Chancellor for the Boulder campus.

The role demands independent judgment, collaboration with a team, and the ability to navigate high-volume, fast-paced legal matters.