Associate General Counsel (Fort Lauderdale)

Job Profile Summary

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel provides legal support on matters arising from the Colleges operations. This role advises administrators, faculty, and staff on legal risk, compliance with federal and state laws, and College policies and procedures. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents; and managing the contract review and tracking process.

The Associate General Counsel oversees the Colleges response to public records requests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and timelines. The role also supports ongoing contract management efforts, including advising on risk mitigation and providing legal insight during contract development and negotiation.

Additional duties include monitoring and advising on compliance with regulatory requirements, analyzing legal implications of new or revised policies, and drafting and implementing College policies and procedures. The position collaborates with departments across the institution to align practices with legal standards and institutional goals and maintains up-to-date knowledge of laws impacting higher education. This role also provides guidance on student-related matters such as policy interpretation, investigations, and compliance processes.

Minimum Requirements :

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Three or more years of legal experience.
• Strong understanding of Floridas Sunshine Law and public records requirements.
• Experience with contract management software such as Cobblestone preferred.
• Law Review or journal experience preferred.

Essential Functions :

• Provides high-level legal counsel to the College on a broad range of issues, including student matters, litigation, compliance, and institutional risk.
• Drafts, reviews, and advises on contracts, policies, procedures, and other legal documents supporting College operations.
• Supports the Colleges response to student complaints, investigations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Offers guidance and legal insight on improving business processes related to contracting and risk management.
• Develops and conducts legal training and preventive law initiatives across the College.
• Collaborates with academic and administrative units on policy development, interpretation, and implementation.
• Supports effective contract administration, including advising on contractual terms and ensuring alignment with institutional interests.
• Performs related legal duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to take directions from the General Counsel and execute assigned work accurately and efficiently.
• Strong negotiation, client counseling, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills; able to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Skilled in managing confidential matters with professionalism, initiative, and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, remain composed under pressure, and respond effectively during crises.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines with strong follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills; intellectually curious and motivated by complex challenges.
• Proven critical thinking and analytical capabilities; comfortable working on a small legal team with a high-volume workload.

Our Culture At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Job Title

Associate General Counsel

Position Number

P0000140

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

General Counsel

Location

Willis Holcombe Center

Pay Grade

Salary

100,000 - $125,000 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday / weekend / varies

Hours Per Week

37.5

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled