College General Counsel

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College General Counsel

Duties: 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 but not limited to: 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, HIPAA, compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, copyright and other intellectual property matters, information technology, and athletics. Part of the senior management team of the College. Works with, and provides legal advice and support to, the Board of Trustees, the President, the senior administrative officers, and other administrators of the College. 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. 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, providing information and training to minimize legal risks and costs, and coordinating with the assigned Assistant Attorney General on matters of risk management and litigation, pending and potential. Effectively prepare advice to the President and the administration on all College legal matters. Gather all facts and the pertinent law, effectively communicate advice orally and in writing, and follow-up on the advice given. Develop an environment within the College that is conducive to and actively promotes the successful proaction 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. Coordinate with the assigned Assistant Attorney General in the provision of legal services to the College.

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