Assoc University Counsel

Assoc University Counsel

Requisition ID req36956 Working Title Assoc University Counsel Position Grade 17 Position Summary

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.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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). 

Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department HSC Legal Counsel Office (921A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Contract Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $8,502.00-$12,168.00 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 7/6/2026 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement While this position is on-site, there is potential for occasional remote work once the UNM probationary period is complete. Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please include 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter

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.

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