Director, Contracts

Broward College

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited direction, the Director, Contracts supports the College's contract management, ensuring agreements align with institutional objectives, applicable laws, and risk management standards. The position supports the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel on governance, regulatory compliance, and organizational initiatives while promoting efficient, consistent, and legally sound contracting practices across the institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related legal field
• Six years of related experience
• One to two years of dedicated legal experience, with an emphasis on contract drafting, due diligence, and commercial transactions.
• Desire to be the best in the world at their craft and a commitment to integrity.
• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff.
• Extensive functional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies.
• General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward College in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences.
• Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Strong supervisory and team building skills.
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school is preferred.
• Prior experience working within higher education or a public agency is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and negotiate a wide variety of vendor agreements, including software licenses, leases, service agreements, and institutional contracts.
• Review and analyze contracts and operations to ensure strict compliance to Florida public records laws, Florida Sunshine Law, sovereign immunity limitations, and other state and federal requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain a library of standardized contract templates, playbooks, and processes.
• Conduct legal research on higher education law, student privacy, civil rights compliance, and evolving Florida statutes impacting state colleges.
• Directly assist the Broward College GC and AGC with policy drafting, governance projects, litigation support, and other matters on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director