Assistant Counsel

Assistant Counsel

Position Summary:

This position is located on the Colorado Springs campus and provides legal services, research, and analysis to the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Where You Will Work:

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

Leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.

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 Colorado Springs 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.

What We Offer:

Salary:

The anticipated hiring range has been established at $127,700 - $133,000.

Benefits:

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
• 6 weeks of parental leave.
• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
• Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
• Four (4) years practicing law.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado, or the ability to obtain a Colorado license promptly after an offer of appointment.
• Record of ethical behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) years practicing law, which includes:
  • Experience providing legal services in a higher education setting or state government environment.
  • Professional experience in a dynamic, collegial, team-oriented environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Colorado state and federal laws and regulations concerning higher education institutions.
• Exceptional client service both internally and externally in a professional manner with discretion and confidentiality.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details clearly.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Personable and collaborative, with significant interpersonal skills and integrity necessary to work as part of a collegial, cohesive team in a complex decentralized environment.
• Ability to engage in creative problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives, in some cases with short timeframes for response.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and effectively present, both orally and in writing, legal issues, opinions and recommendations to a variety of constituents.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and demonstrate flexibility to accommodate shifting priorities of multiple constituents.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of internal constituents and external contacts in the provision of comprehensive legal services to the University.

How to Apply:

1. A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
2. A resume including all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

When to Apply:

April 30, 2026

Sponsorship Statement:

We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Background Check Statement:

This security-sensitive position requires a criminal background check for initial appointments or at any time determined by the position's supervisory authority to be in the best interests of the University. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

ADA Statement:

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected].

Job Category: Audit and Legal Primary Location: Colorado Springs Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: April 15, 2026 Unposting Date: May 1, 2026

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39625&lang=en

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