Research, review, and provide legal expertise to enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

• Are you excited by the opportunity to serve as an advisor, focused on proactive problem-solving in a positive, collaborative way?
• Does the chance to engage with a broad range of legal issues excite you?
• Are you inspired by thinking strategically to find win-win solutions that best serve donors?
• Are you inspired by the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and are you looking to make a difference through the opportunity that an education provides?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation, and most importantly, accomplish our mission. You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Provide legal advice to the Advancement team regarding donor and prospect engagement and cultivation for giving opportunities, including drafting Fund agreements, meeting with prospects and advisors, legal research, and consultation with UNF and university staff as appropriate.
• Research and review legal issues affecting the organization in the areas of corporate governance, exempt organizations tax, estate planning, real estate, risk management, vendor contracts, human resources, post-secondary education, and legislation.
• Conduct due diligence on real estate and other non-cash donations as needed.
• Advise staff, university, donors, and other related third parties on legal and practical issues related to charitable giving and appropriate use of charitable funds.
• Serve as UNF Assistant Corporate Secretary; assist with the general administrative and management functions of the organization.
• Lead complex legal projects that span legal, business, and functional boundaries.
• Draft, negotiate, and review routine and complex legal documents and agreements.

Who we want:

• Detail-oriented, organized, and intellectually curious individuals who ask questions, think strategically, and take initiative.
• Motivated and dynamic individuals who have a strong enthusiasm and passion for the opportunity to learn.
• Relationship-focused and collaborative individuals with interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people, who can function as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable and flexible individuals who can adjust to changing priorities.
• Creative problem-solving individuals who bring new and out-of-box ideas to the table.

What you need:

• Minimum Education: JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent. Admission to or ability to apply for admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association.
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law. Preferred Experience: Real estate, estate planning, taxation, corporate or non-profit, and governance exposure. Exposure to being in-house counsel for an organization.
• Prior success in building relationships and communicating with groups of people with diverse personal and professional experiences; strong client service skills.
• Demonstrated strong oral, writing, and editing skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive legal matters.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines while effectively managing multiple tasks.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• This position will work in our Lincoln office. We offer flexibility for hybrid work.
• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities that celebrate diversity and encourage your career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• The foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising more than $7 for every $1 spent.
• Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

• Minimum Education: JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent. Admission to or ability to apply for admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association.
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in corporate and transactional law. Preferred Experience: Real estate, estate planning, taxation, corporate or non-profit, and governance exposure. Exposure to being in-house counsel for an organization.