Assistant General Counsel

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Job Description

• This position is OPEN until Filled. Reviewing applications as received.

The position will assist CSN's General Counsel or designee in providing general legal services and counsel to senior academic and administrative officers of the College concerning CSN's legal rights and obligations, including litigation and threatened litigation for all units of the College. The incumbent will meet regularly with the General Counsel or designee to ensure consistent application of Nevada System of Higher Education ("NSHE") and College policies and procedures and to inform the General Counsel or designee of any new legal matters that arise. The scope of the role includes litigating on behalf of CSN on matters in the courts of both the State of Nevada and the United States, and proceedings in federal and state administrative and regulatory agencies. The Assistant General Counsel will play a critical role in conducting research and providing litigation and pre-litigation services and advising University leadership on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting the College, all with a particular emphasis on civil rights/constitutional law, contracts, tort law, employment law, dispute resolution, student rights public records, and public/private partnerships The position is also responsible for other such legal or administrative duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel.

This position requires the Assistant General Counsel to handle work duties and College client interactions in a manner that builds confidence in the Office of General Counsel while maximizing client perceptions of the office as open, collaborative, respectful and approachable.

This position has a variable work schedule, and requires occasional travel. Concurrent private practice is prohibited.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor, J.D.
• 4-5 years of related experience
• Admission to State Bar of Nevada
• Licensed in Federal Court

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) or more years of related experience
• Knowledge of NSHE and College policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Nevada Public Records Law
• Knowledge of the laws pertaining to higher education
• Knowledge of Employment Law
  

Salary:

Administrative Faculty Grade E

$99,429 - $134,000

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, all applicants must attach the following documents onto their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• State Bar License
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc.) If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team.

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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About Us
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, 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, or religion.

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