Senior Contracts Counsel, Higher Education

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a full-time staff attorney for the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role focuses on contract matters, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements, with responsibilities across the procure-to-pay model and university-wide legal guidance.

The successful candidate must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, be admitted to or eligible for the Nebraska Bar, and possess at least three years of

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of three years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney.
• B.A./B.S. plus J.D. and bar admission in Nebraska (or eligible within one year).
• Experience with contract matters and procurement-related law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal services for the University under the direction of the VP & GC.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of contracts within the Procure-to-Pay model.
• Counsel and support across campuses and the Office of the President on legal matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Problem anticipation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Nebraska Bar admission or eligible within one year

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a full-time staff attorney for the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role focuses on contract matters, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements, with responsibilities across the procure-to-pay model and university-wide legal guidance.

The successful candidate must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, be admitted to or eligible for the Nebraska Bar, and possess at least three years of