Chief Legal Officer

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Chief Legal Officer
Duties: Identify and interpret federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, rules and executive orders applicable to the University or its related entities and their operations and recommend the means of compliance. Provide advice regarding all legal matters involving outside agencies or complainants. Provide legal representation, advice, counsel, and opinions in all areas of law affecting the University, including corporate, student, and faculty affairs, academic programs, promotion and tenure, intercollegiate athletics, research compliance, trademark licensing, intellectual property, technology transfer, international agreements, regulatory compliance, privacy law, real estate, open records, all aspects of employment law, important legal documents and agreements, and University policies and procedures. Provide legal oversight of issues related to higher education, and university contracts, agreements, and related matters; provide advice and representation concerning the University’s participation in joint ventures with other universities, healthcare enterprises, business entities, non-profits, or governmental organizations in the United States or abroad. As a member of the institution’s Enterprise Risk Management oversight committee, provide a legal perspective to the group. Bring legal issues and concerns to the attention of senior administration and assist in developing related University policies. In concert with University Vice Presidents, audit existing University policy and procedures for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and professional associations. Attend quarterly Board of Trustee meetings, as requested, and advise the Board in legal matters. Provide counsel and advice concerning compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations affecting institutions of higher education, including teaching, research, and clinical services. Acts as a resource on the interpretation of existing or proposed local, state, or federal laws and regulations. Provide legal representation, advice, and opinions in monitoring and resolving disputes that may lead to litigation. Coordinate the University response to claims filed with administrative agencies, including the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Colorado Civil Rights Commission; OSHA, or other local, state of national regulatory agencies. Represent the University, as requested, in real estate transactions. Negotiate, draft and review for legal adequacy contracts, leases, deeds, and other instruments to be entered into or executed in the name of the University or related entities. Recommend the retention of, and upon receipt of proper approval, retain, supervise, manage and discontinue the services of outside counsel who provide legal advice or representation in areas of special expertise or in litigation. Assists, as needed, with University responses to external requests for information, reporting, complaints, or citations from external governmental or non-governmental organizations. Administer the University Conflict of Interest Policy. Educate University personnel in the proper means and manner of identifying and administering matters of legal concern. Other duties as assigned by the President.

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