Contracts Attorney (Part Time)

Description

Essential Duties

• Provides timely review of contracts.
• Researches and analyzes potential risks involved with specific contract terms and provides recommendations or negotiates alternative solutions.
• Develops and maintains template contract library for internal use as needed.
• Assists with review of contracts prepared by third parties and provides suggestions for revisions to protect the Museum’s interest.
• Provides training in an easy to understand manner on legal issues, and keeps relevant staff informed of legal compliance related trainings when they are offered.
• Provides guidance on other legal matters on a case-by-case basis upon request and with VP approval and refers outside legal counsel and may coordinate engagement as needed.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• J.D degree, and licensed to practice in the State of Colorado.
• 3 years’ experience as in-house or staff attorney.
• 3 years’ experience in contract experience. 

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

• Experience working on 501(c) (3) organizational matters.
• Experience working with local governments.

Application Instructions

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.


• We are curious, creative, and playful.


• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.


• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.