Assistant Counsel

Position Summary:

University Counsel has a dual report to the Board of Regents and the President of the University and includes several legal functions that provide an array of services to the University of Colorado system. The Office of the University Counsel provides legal advice to the Board of Regents, the president, system administration and the campuses.

The Assistant Counsel is a member of the professional staff of the University of Colorado's (CU) Office of University Counsel. This position is located on the Denver campus and provides legal services, research, and analysis to the University of Colorado Denver.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain research compliance with University policies, state and federal law, and government regulations
• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts, transactions, and other legal agreements
• Reviews, drafts, and provides advice on campus and system-wide policies and procedures
• Provides legal advice related to records requests, subpoenas, and court orders directed to the University and its employees
• Provides legal advice and guidance to the academic and research operations of the Denver campus
• Attends and participates in various campus committee meetings and provides legal advice and guidance
• Provides legal advice and representation in administrative hearings, including the Colorado State Personnel Board (SPB)
• Prepares the University's response to investigations conducted by law enforcement and regulatory entities including the SPB, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
• Provides research, analysis, and advice on legal issues concerning the University including: All aspects of employment law including civil rights laws (Title VI and VII), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Federal and state laws and regulations, particularly those impacting institutions of higher education and/or pertaining to the conduct of research; Constitutional law issues affecting institutions of higher education including the First Amendment and free expression, due process, and Equal Protection; Regulatory compliance; Public law issues, including open records and open meetings issues; University policies and procedures; Faculty issues; Student issues; Athletics issues; Immigration issues; On-line education and international education; MOOCS, etcetera; Data Privacy, including FERPA; Alcohol on campus; Minors on campus; Title IX / VAWA / Clery Act