Assoc University Counsel

The Associate University Counsel provides comprehensive
legal counsel, strategic risk management, and operational support across the
UNM Health Sciences Center (UNMHSC). This position will serve as the transactional counsel, involving drafting, reviewing, and negotiating UNM contracts and
interpreting UNM Policy, FERPA, EMTALA, and anti-kickback requirements. This role
spans healthcare law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial
contracts, and research integrity. Additionally, this role also includes various other
tasks, including UNM Leadership and Governance support, support of the clinical delivery system, UNM clinical on-call
support, Patient Financial Services support, and occasional Main Campus
support.

Applicants must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in
good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney
by and in good standing with the highest court of another state and eligible to
practice law pursuant to the limited license provisions set forth in Section
15-301.1 NMRA.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• Successful candidate who is not a member of the NM State Bar is required to obtain a temporary Public Employee Limited License issued by the NM Supreme Court.
• Must become a member of the NM State Bar no later than one (1) year after date of hire.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

J.D. or L.L.B; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certifications/License: Member of NM State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or district of Columbia.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed in good standing in New Mexico
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare law (or corporate law), either in-house or at a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of federal health regulations, including HIPPA, Anti-Kickback, FERPA, and EMTALA as well as higher education laws
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts relating to federal health regulations (HIPAA, Anti-Kickback, FERPA, EMTALA).

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.