SYSTEM ATTORNEY

Eastern New Mexico University; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University seeks a System Attorney with 3-5 years of legal experience to support its university system in governance and compliance. You will review contracts, assist with policy development, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including Open Meetings, Open Records, Title IX, and FERPA.

The role focuses on employee and student relations when legal issues arise, serving as a liaison to internal administrators and the outside General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Experience supporting higher education or public systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Open Meetings, Open Records, Title IX, Clery, FERPA, and ADA/504 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and operational support to the ENMU System.
• Assist with contract review and negotiation.
• Develop, interpret, and implement institutional policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Coordinate requests for legal review and facilitate communication between university administrators and outside General Counsel.

Skills

3-5 years legal experience

Education

J.D. (JD)

Job description

SYSTEM ATTORNEY

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) seeks a System Attorney (SA) with at least 3-5 years of experience to provide legal and operational support to the Eastern New Mexico University System. This is a distinctive opportunity for an attorney interested in serving a public higher education system committed to student success, institutional collaboration, and service to eastern New Mexico communities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Governance and Compliance/System CHRO, the SA will assist with contract review and with the development, interpretation, and implementation of institutional policies to support compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including Open Meetings and Open Records Acts, Title IX, Clery, FERPA, and ADA/504 compliance. The position also supports employee relations and student relations matters when legal considerations apply. The SA serves as an internal resource to help identify legal issues, coordinate requests for legal review, and facilitate communication between University administrators and the institution's outside General Counsel.

The salary is $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. The SA is expected to start January 4, 2027, or sooner. The position will remain open until filled. However, only applications received by October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time will be guaranteed full consideration by the Search Committee.

Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [e-mail]. For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].