Associate General Counsel

New Mexico State University (NMSU) seeks a highly efficient, organized and productive attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel. The selected candidate will report to the General Counsel and work with other university attorneys, outside counsel and university administrators.

The successful candidate will be responsible for timely responding to public records disclosure requests (IPRA), subpoenas, and discovery requests. Additionally, the incumbent will work on state procurement and contracting matters, as well as intellectual property and other business transactions.

Other matters may include employment, civil rights, public entity law, academic and student affairs, litigation support and other higher education issues.

This position requires excellent writing skills, good business judgment, and the ability to work under limited supervision.

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.