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Form of workThe Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and counsel to the University of Denver on the broad spectrum of legal issues that arise in the operation of the University, including litigation, contract review, agency proceedings, general legal advice, and other regulatory compliance issues. The OGC is also responsible for engaging the services of outside law firms, where appropriate, and for coordinating and supervising their work. The OGC is led by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel (General Counsel).
Position Summary
This full-time position reports directly to the General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal services to the University of Denver on a wide variety of matters affecting a major, private research university. The position will have a primary focus on transactional matters, including the formation, negotiation, execution and administration of the entire range of transactions essential to the operations of the University.
Essential Functions
Legal Services to Client
Leadership and administration
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Environment
- Standard Office Environment
- Noise level is quiet to moderate
- May be subject to extreme heat and cold on occasion
- On-call rotation duties
- Some evening and weekend work hours
Physical Activities - Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the Universitys flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 21, 2024.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 15.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $126,000 - $136,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
