Associate General Counsel

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of University General Counsel at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Boca Raton, FL. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position provides comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance on a wide range of university matters, including transactional agreements, litigation, and regulatory compliance. The role serves as a key advisor to university leadership on legal rights, obligations, and risk management, while supporting the development of institutional policies. The incumbent manages litigation and administrative matters, collaborates with internal and external partners, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, contributing to the effective governance and operations of the University and its Board of Trustees.

Requirements

Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.
At least two years of professional experience and Litigation Management skills preferred.

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.

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).