Associate General Counsel

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate General Counsel. This position is located in Boca Raton, FL and is responsible to the General Counsel. The Associate General Counsel provides primary in-house counsel on a broad array of external transactional arrangements, including contract and lease negotiation, drafting, and compliance. This role 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. The Associate General Counsel assists as directed by the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and directing all legal activities involving the Board of Trustees or the university. They advise and consult with university or Board officials on legal rights and obligations and assist in the formulation of legal policy.

Requirements

Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution
Two years of appropriate experience

Responsibilities

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.
Providing 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.
Supervising the University’s processes for subpoena responses and document production and advising institutional clients on compliance with Florida’s public records laws and Federal privacy laws.
Serving as a liaison to the University Police Department, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, Public Affairs, and the University’s Risk Manager.
Appearing and attending at court and mediation as necessary.
Performing other job-related duties as required or deemed appropriate.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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
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).