General Counsel

Mott Community College Employment•Flint, MI

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About The Position

Reporting to the Mott Community College President, the General Counsel (GC) serves as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor on legal matters affecting the college. This executive role guides the college through the legal landscape of higher education, ensures compliance, and safeguards the institution’s integrity and reputation. The GC addresses legal matters including regulatory compliance, labor and employment, litigation, contracts, governance, and policy development. As a member of the President’s cabinet, the GC contributes to legal and policy decisions that affect the college’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness. The position calls for a proactive, forward-thinking legal leader who can develop solutions to complex issues and foster a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making. The GC has primary supervisory responsibility for a paralegal/administrative assistant and may oversee work-study students and/or temporary employees working on legal projects.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
At least 15 years of progressive legal experience.
At least 10 years of employment and labor law experience.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven leadership in managing complex legal issues.
Legal technology competencies, including knowledge of legal research platforms, e-discovery tools, cybersecurity awareness, data analytics, and awareness of AI in legal practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a dynamic academic environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as chief legal strategist and senior advisor on legal matters affecting Mott Community College.
Guide the college through higher education legal issues and ensure compliance.
Address regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, litigation, contract law, governance, and policy development.
Contribute to legal and policy decisions affecting the college’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness as a member of the President’s cabinet.
Develop solutions to complex legal issues and foster compliance and ethical decision-making across the college.
Supervise a paralegal/administrative assistant and potentially oversee work-study students and/or temporary employees involved in legal projects.

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