Contracts Counsel, UNLV General Counsel [R0153995]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

No state income tax

Tuition discounts

Athletics discounts

RebelCard discounts

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Contracts Counsel who will provide complex professional legal services to the administration, especially the Department of Purchasing and Contracts. The role involves drafting, developing and negotiating purchasing contracts, including construction contracts, and maintaining templates and bid content.

Requirements include an ABA‑accredited law degree, admission to practice, and a minimum of three years of contractual/transactional

Qualifications

• ABA‑accredited law degree and admission to practice law.
• Minimum of three years contractual/transactional experience as a licensed attorney.
• Licensed to practice law and current or prospective member of the State Bar of Nevada within twelve months of employment.
• Limited Practice certifications under Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.1 will not be accepted.
• Must be available to travel occasionally and to work weekends/evenings, as required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, develop and negotiate complex purchasing related contracts, including construction contracts.
• Draft and maintain templates for standard contracts, RFPs/RFQs, solicitations, supplier forms and related documents.
• Provide content for bids and solicitations and develop content for self‑help contracting web page.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Contract templates

Legal research

Education

ABA‑accredited law school

Bar admission in any jurisdiction

Nevada bar eligibility within 12 months

Nevada Rule 49.1 Limited Practice not accepted

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for Contracts Counsel. Under the general direction of the Vice President and General Counsel "General Counsel," the Contracts Counsel will provide complex professional legal services to the administration of the University, particularly the Department of Purchasing and Contracts.

Responsibilities to include drafting, developing and negotiating complex purchasing related contracts, including construction contracts, for the campus, as well as non-standard revenue and other contracts; draft and maintain templates for standard contracts, requests for proposals/qualifications, other solicitations, supplier forms and other related documents; provide assistance to Department of Purchasing and Contracts with content for bids and other solicitations; develop and maintain templates, forms and other content for self‑help contracting web page; contribute to policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of Department of Purchasing and Contracts; ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, as well as University and Nevada System of Higher Education requirements in procurement process and related contracting. Concurrent private practice is prohibited.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and admission to practice law in any jurisdiction.
• Minimum of three years contractual and transactional experience as a licensed attorney.
• Licensed to practice law and 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.
• Must be available to travel occasionally and to work weekends/evenings, as required.

Rebel Title (HR Classification): Professional Contributor, P2

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background and/or credit check.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years related professional experience.
• Nevada public agency experience.
• Representation of a K-12 or higher educational institution, board, agency or system.
• Nevada State Public Works Board practice.
• Federal contracting experience.
• Public agency purchasing / procurement practice.
• Software/intellectual property contracts experience.
• Construction/real estate development contract experience.

Commitment to Our Campus Values

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision‑making and inspire excellence across our community.

Salary

Salary range is $131,000 - $142,500. The salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. The position is contingent upon funding. Unable to offer more than stated salary range.

Competitive Total Rewards Package

• 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

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

Job Category

Administrative Faculty Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

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 region's 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 Report's annual listing of the nation's 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.

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 etc.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 159, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.