Associate General Counsel, Higher Education Employment

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a full-time staff attorney to join the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role emphasizes employment law and matters involving faculty and students, with advisory support across all campuses and the Office of the President.

The successful candidate will provide counsel on university policies, employee hiring and separations, student conduct and accommodations, and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active or eligible Nebraska Bar admission required within one year of hire.
• Experience in employment law and related areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal services to the University under the VP/General Counsel.
• Focus on employment law and faculty/student matters across campuses.
• Advise on policies, hiring, separations, and accommodations; support across the University system.

Skills

Employment law

Legal research

Faculty & student matters

Counseling and advisory skills

Education

J.D. degree

Nebraska Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a full-time staff attorney to join the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role emphasizes employment law and matters involving faculty and students, with advisory support across all campuses and the Office of the President.

The successful candidate will provide counsel on university policies, employee hiring and separations, student conduct and accommodations, and related duties as assigned.