Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
Duties: Work with and in support of the Vice President for Human Resources and Legal Affairs (VP for HR/LA), along with a paralegal and executive assistant. Will provide written and oral advice, conduct legal research and provide analysis, conduct investigations, draft contracts, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and agreements, assist with policy development and work in support of risk management efforts in the higher education setting. Defend the College before state and federal agencies and in court, as appropriate and assigned. Investigate complaints of discrimination and harassment filed by students, staff, faculty, or visitors in compliance with federal and state laws, College policies and applicable civil service rules and collective bargaining agreements. Process, within specific time constraints, investigations, analyses and report findings and conclusions of complaints filed. Ensure effective, efficient, thorough and impartial investigations, as well as attention to detail and accuracy regarding facts, relevance, and investigation documentation, while preserving the due process rights of all involved; Draft, review and provide advice regarding MOUs, interagency agreements and contracts between CBC and other colleges, agencies and municipalities; Conduct legal research and provide analysis on a broad range of topics related to college operations, including but not limited to employment and labor law, civil rights, contracts and purchasing, public records, privacy, ethics, etc.; Provide legal support and assistance as needed for the residence life program and program staff; Assist with EEOC, WSHRC, OCR and other complaints, arbitration or other legal issues and processes; Draft, review, and provide advice regarding contracts and grants, real estate transactions and other related areas; Assist VP for HR/LA with ADA legal issues and consults; Assist VP for HR/LA with collective bargaining negotiation preparation; Review, evaluate and recommend changes to college policies and provide assistance to senior-level leadership on policy development and implementation; Assist with legal compliance, respond to claims and appear before appropriate agency or court to represent College's interests; Assist with civil litigation and liaison with the Attorney General's Office; Evaluate complaints, grievances and other forms of redress to recommended path forward; and Other substantive areas of responsibility may also be assigned.

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