The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and counsel to the University of Denver on the broad spectrum of legal issues that arise in the operation of the University, including litigation, contract review, agency proceedings, general legal advice, and other regulatory compliance issues. The OGC is also responsible for engaging the services of outside law firms, where appropriate, and for coordinating and supervising their work. The OGC is led by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel (General Counsel).
Position Summary
The Legal Services & Operations Manager supports DUs OGC and its mission by planning and managing legal operations, supervising personnel, overseeing office finances and budget, and recommending policies and procedures for the office. The Legal Services & Operations Manager will report directly to the General Counsel and collaborate with the General Counsel to manage OGCs legal work, operations, and services to client units. The position is a strategic partner to the General Counsel in making the OGC an effective and productive office with a supportive, collaborative workplace culture.
Essential Functions
In addition to following the University of Denvers policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage office workflow and productivity:
Develop, analyze, and maintain budget for OGC:
Provide paralegal services:
Oversee personnel matters:
Serve as strategic partner to the General Counsel in making the Office of General Counsel an effective, productive, and collaborative office:
Manage office resources efficiently and effectively:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Environment
Physical Activities
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Position is eligible for hybrid work (office/work-from-home, with majority of worktime in office each week) following the initial onboarding period of sixty days.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 8, 2024.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 12.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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