Associate General Counsel

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.

  

Minimum Requirements:

 

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or if recruited from outside of 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.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Draft, review, and advise on contracts, policies, procedures, and other legal documents supporting College operations.
• 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.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• 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.

 

Our Culture:

•  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.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• 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, the 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 document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, 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 a 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 application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf. 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.  You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.