General Counsel

Pensacola State College • Pensacola, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Counsel is a 12-month executive position with an anticipated start date of July 2026. The General Counsel provides leadership and legal counsel for the College to include contract review and development, litigation, public information requests, labor negotiations, employee disciplinary management, and policy review. This position serves as General Counsel to the Board of Trustees and provides legal services for various college-related issues. This position reports to the College President.

Requirements

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with an earned Juris Doctorate or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in a higher education setting.
• Must be a member in good standing in the Florida Bar and eligible to practice in Florida.
• Successful results of a criminal background check.
• Must meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.
• Must not fail to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and legal counsel for the College.
• Contract review and development.
• Litigation.
• Public information requests.
• Labor negotiations.
• Employee disciplinary management.
• Policy review.
• Serves as General Counsel to the Board of Trustees.
• Provides legal services for various college-related issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Supplemental insurance benefits
• Florida Retirement System membership
• Wellness program participation
• Tuition waivers
• Educational opportunities
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees