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Location : Golden, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GLA-JR103737-2/24
Department: Colorado School of Mines
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 3/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1500 Illinois St.Golden, CO 80401
Hiring Pay Rate: $161,100 - $184,600 annual salary
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
Engineering a world of possibilities
The Associate General Counsel - Transactional & Compliance ("AGC") is an attorney providing primary assistance to the General Counsel ("GC") with respect to legal advice and services to Colorado School of Mines (CSM).
The AGC formulates legal solutions in the context of a wide variety of issues impacting the university, focusing primarily on contracting, compliance and risk management. The AGC provides legal advice and support in the following areas: commercial transactions and business operations; sponsored research programs; strategic and global enterprises; research compliance; online and continuing education programs; technology transfer, trademark management, and licensing; entrepreneurship initiatives; relationships with affiliated entities; real estate matters; data security and privacy; employee benefits; and other regulatory and compliance issues in a variety of contexts.
Responsibilities also include the review, negotiation and drafting of university agreements, including but not limited to agreements involving real property, employment procurement matters, international engagements, and intergovernmental agencies; providing legal analysis of pertinent state and federal law and regulations; and assisting with the development of university policies and procedures. The AGC will also assist the GC on Board governance and faculty matters, as needed.
This is a full-time, exempt position, working primarily on campus in Golden, Colorado. This position presents a large variety of legal questions and the opportunity to work collaboratively with subject matter experts across campus.
Description of Job
RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Counsel and Compliance:
Contracts:
Salary and Benefits
$161,100 - $184,600 annual salary
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must:
Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. To apply, click here.
Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Highly Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Supplemental Information
ABOUT MINES & GOLDEN, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.
Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.
And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
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Location : Golden, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GLA-JR103737-2/24
Department: Colorado School of Mines
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 3/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1500 Illinois St.Golden, CO 80401
Hiring Pay Rate: $161,100 - $184,600 annual salary
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
Engineering a world of possibilities
The Associate General Counsel - Transactional & Compliance ("AGC") is an attorney providing primary assistance to the General Counsel ("GC") with respect to legal advice and services to Colorado School of Mines (CSM).
The AGC formulates legal solutions in the context of a wide variety of issues impacting the university, focusing primarily on contracting, compliance and risk management. The AGC provides legal advice and support in the following areas: commercial transactions and business operations; sponsored research programs; strategic and global enterprises; research compliance; online and continuing education programs; technology transfer, trademark management, and licensing; entrepreneurship initiatives; relationships with affiliated entities; real estate matters; data security and privacy; employee benefits; and other regulatory and compliance issues in a variety of contexts.
Responsibilities also include the review, negotiation and drafting of university agreements, including but not limited to agreements involving real property, employment procurement matters, international engagements, and intergovernmental agencies; providing legal analysis of pertinent state and federal law and regulations; and assisting with the development of university policies and procedures. The AGC will also assist the GC on Board governance and faculty matters, as needed.
This is a full-time, exempt position, working primarily on campus in Golden, Colorado. This position presents a large variety of legal questions and the opportunity to work collaboratively with subject matter experts across campus.
Description of Job
RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Counsel and Compliance:
- Assist the GC with providing legal advice and policy development support to the President, Provost, Vice Presidents, Human Resources and other faculty and staff members regarding legal matters related to their official capacity with CSM.
- Provide legal advice and compliance support to the offices of research administration, research compliance, business operations, and institutional compliance and policy, among others.
- Provide counsel and advice concerning compliance with federal and state law affecting institutions of higher education, particularly in the areas of research and business operations and compliance.
- Assists with the development of institutional policies and delivery of relevant legal education or training programs for faculty, administrators, and staff, as appropriate.
- Respond to requests for records pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
Contracts:
- Perform contract review, negotiation and drafting support in the following areas: commercial transactions and business operations; sponsored research programs; strategic and global enterprises; online and continuing education programs; technology transfer and licensing transactions; entrepreneurship initiatives; trademark licensing; affiliated entities; real estate and facilities use transactions; and employee benefits.
- Build trusted relationships with campus constituencies to ensure effective and efficient partnerships with transactional work.
Salary and Benefits
$161,100 - $184,600 annual salary
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
- Fully paid health and dental premiums
- Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Free RTD Ecopass
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must:
- Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status)
- Upload a resume or CV
- Upload a cover letter
Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. To apply, click here.
Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal practice experience.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Colorado or eligible for admission to practice within six months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively manage time and professional commitments while juggling multiple priorities, and work as a collaborative team member with other attorneys and professional staff in a fast-paced, deadline-driven legal office.
- Demonstrated success in progressive responsibilities, including attention to and skills in innovative problem-solving, initiative and reliability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating courtesy and diplomacy, and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse academic community.
- Experience in promoting and ensuring privacy and confidentiality of information and records consistent with institutional, ethical, and legal standards.
- Ability to work independently while effectively keeping the GC, colleagues, and campus partners informed.
- Experience in the establishment and maintenance of positive, cooperative effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and executives.
Highly Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Legal experience in higher education at a research university, including but not limited to prior experience advising on research-related matters and compliance.
- Legal practice experience reflecting progressive scope and responsibility in handling transactional matters and the resolution of complex legal issues.
- Professional experience working in higher education or in a government organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the laws impacting higher education, including familiarity with federal laws and regulations related to research security and integrity, conflicts of interest, export controls, intellectual property, and contracts and grants.
- Ability to create and conduct training for university faculty and administrative staff.
Supplemental Information
ABOUT MINES & GOLDEN, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.
Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.
And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
