Associate General Counsel

Overview

Job Profile Summary This position reports to the General Counsel and is primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Additional responsibilities include supporting the Office of General Counsel in responding to public records requests, monitoring and advising on regulatory and legislative compliance, drafting and implementing College policies and procedures, and in conjunction with the General Counsel, advising administrators, faculty, staff, and the District Board of Trustees on myriad legal matters.

Broward College serves 50,000 students across three main campuses, encompassing 368 acres and 2.46 million square feet of facilities, supported by 4,000 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $200 million.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts; draft and advise on policies and procedures; and support College operations with legal documents.
• Provide high-level legal counsel to the College and, as directed, the District Board of Trustees on a broad range of legal issues.
• Support the Office of General Counsel in reviewing and responding to public records requests.

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or, if recruited from outside Florida, employment is conditional upon passing the Florida bar and being licensed within 12 months of employment.
• Three (3) or more years of legal experience, with contract negotiation experience preferred.
• Experience with contract management software (Cobblestone) – preferred.
• Experience with Florida’s Sunshine law/public records requirements – preferred.
• Law Review/journal experience – preferred.

• Ability to take directions from the General Counsel and execute assigned work accurately and efficiently.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work within an academic community.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with an ability to manage shifting priorities.

• At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

• Job Title
  :
  Associate General Counsel
• Position Number
  : P0000140
• Job Status
  :
  Full time Regular
• Department
  :
  General Counsel
• Location
  :
  Willis Holcombe Center
• Pay Grade
  : 213
• Salary
  : $100,000 - $125,000 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Work Shift
  :
  First Shift
• Work Schedule
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Hours Per Week
  : 37.5
• Posting End Date
  :
  Open Until Filled

• Comments:
  To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required.
• Designated Essential Personnel:
  No
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Position Classification:
  Administrators
• Special Instructions To Applicant:
  For positions requiring a degree, official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email the document to jobs or fax to , stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.
  
  Foreign Transcript:
  Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the Final date to receive applications. All required documentation must be…