College General Counsel

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College General Counsel
Duties: Be the chief legal officer of the College and works in conjunction with the assigned Assistant Attorney General to provide proactive professional counsel and advice on critical strategic, legal and public policy issues. Provides, manages, and coordinates the legal affairs for the College in areas including: academic and corporate governance, personnel and employment issues, benefits, student affairs, academic affairs, non-discrimination, conflicts of interest, gifts and development, immigration issues, contracts, tax and payroll matters, insurance and risk management, construction, purchasing, real estate, environmental issues, HIPPA, compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, copyright and other intellectual property matters, information technology, and athletics. Works closely with, and provides legal advice and support to, the Board of Trustees, the President, senior administrative officers, and other administrators of the College. This position reports to the President, with an operational/supervisory line to the Vice President for Government and Community Relations and is an employment At-Will position. Serves as the College Policy Officer, with responsibility for overseeing College policy development and maintenance. Overseeing records management and serves as the College Appeals Officer. Supervises the Director of Risk Management who serves as the College ADA Coordinator, GRAMA Coordinator, Records Officer and Policy Coordinator. Working in conjunction with the assigned Assistant Attorney General, provide legal counsel and advice to the College’s administration and monitor, prioritize, and coordinate the legal affairs within the College. Such coordination of legal affairs shall include, but is not limited to, contract development and review, assisting with the development of policies, promoting compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, attending on-campus hearings (when appropriate), providing information and training to minimize legal risks and cost, and coordinating with the assigned Assistant Attorney General on matters of risk management and litigation, pending and potential. Ensure that the College is aware of, and in compliance with, all pertinent federal and state laws and regulations. Oversee College’s records management, with responsibility for appeals to the College on records requests. Serve as the College Policy Officer, with responsibility for overseeing College policy development and maintenance. Supervises the Director of Risk management who oversees risk management and serves as the College ADA Coordinator, GRAMA Coordinator, Records Officer and Policy Coordinator. Develop an environment within the College that is conducive to and actively promotes the successful practice of preventive law. Be readily accessible to the President and administrators and keep them appropriately informed on legal matters. Proactively identify and address problems and issues before, or as, they may arise. Provide information and training that encourages the prevention of legal problems and litigation. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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