Associate General Counsel

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate General Counsel - Boca Raton, FL.

Responsible to the General Counsel. Provides primary in-house counsel on a broad array of external transactional arrangements, including contract and lease negotiation, drafting, and compliance. May be delegated responsibility for the overall direction and management of specific areas of the legal function of the Board of Trustees or the university. Assists as directed by the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and directing all legal activities involving the Board of Trustees or the university. Advises and consults with university or Board officials on legal rights and obligations and assists in the formulation of legal policy.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing university litigation and administrative law matters, including coordinating with the State’s Division of Risk Management on the selection and assignment of outside counsel, overseeing discovery, trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiations.  

• Provides legal advice to the Division of Student Affairs on a variety of issues related to student discipline, crisis response, academics, financial matters, residency, contracts, international programs, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, free speech, and religious accommodations. 

• Supervises the University’s processes for subpoena responses and document production and advises institutional clients on compliance with Florida’s public records laws and Federal privacy laws. 

• Serves as a liaison to the University Police Department, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, Public Affairs, and the University’s Risk Manager.

• Appears and attends at court and mediation as necessary.

• Performs other job-related duties as required or deemed appropriate.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Five (5) years of appropriate experience.
Member of the Florida Bar in good standing.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

UGC: Office of University General Counsel

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-05-14

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.