Assoc University Counsel in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

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

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

Applicants must be and remain licensed as an attorney, ingood standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorneyby and in good standing with the highest court of another state and eligible topractice law pursuant to the limited license provisions set forth in Section15-301.1 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 include1) Resume2) 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.

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.

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