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Anne Arundel Community College · 2 days ago

General Counsel

Maryland, United States

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$183K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

Anne Arundel Community College is seeking a General Counsel responsible for managing and overseeing legal matters affecting the College. The role involves addressing complex legal issues, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees outside counsel in litigation to ensure proper representation of the College; reviews litigation-related documents such as complaints, motions, discovery, and appeals

Partners with Risk Management on insurance and indemnification issues related to pre-litigation and litigation matters

Identifies potential legal risks and develops strategies to mitigate them

Conducts legal reviews of responses to internal and external complaints

Provides legal advice on employment matters, torts, contracts, commercial transactions, and student and faculty affairs

Offers legal support and strategic counsel to College administrators, participating early in decision-making processes to improve the quality of decisions and mitigate legal risk

Collaborates closely with the Chief Compliance and Fair Practices Officer and the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Monitors federal and state legislation, advising on compliance-related changes as needed

Collaborates with legal counsel for the College Foundation and provides support where appropriate

Reviews and presents proposed actions to the President and Vice Presidents concerning College policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks, reports, contracts, personnel actions, and other legally significant matters

Reviews materials from College departments for legal sufficiency and compliance

Prepares legal documents such as agreements, legal opinions, memoranda, and responses to demands or charges

Prepares and submits monthly legal reports to the President, and when directed, to the Board of Trustees

Manages the Office of General Counsel’s budget and approves all expenditures

Supervises the Part-time Associate General Counsel, providing oversight on work products, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional development

Provides direction and feedback to a shared administrative assistant

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLicensed to practice lawLegal experience in educationEmployment discriminationBreach of contractTort mattersAdvocacy skillsManagerial experienceProblem-solving skillsConflict resolution skillsOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsNegotiation skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Juris Doctorate is required

Licensed to practice law in Maryland or will pass bar in Maryland within 6 months of hire

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience in civil or government practice, including at least 3 years representing or working with K-12 or higher education

Experience in employment discrimination, breach of contract, and tort matters required

In good standing with the Maryland Bar

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to anticipate issues and concerns whenever possible

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including skills in consulting, mediation, negotiation, and advocacy, which accommodate conflicting interests and viewpoints of individuals and groups

Demonstrated work as a key strategist who is innovative and collaborative

Ability to act as a champion for the College's values, fostering a legal framework that reflects and reinforces our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ability to represent the College in administrative proceedings

Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions; analyze and interpret issues; and prepare legal opinions

Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism

Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities and objectives

Ability to successfully work both independently and collaboratively with diverse populations and members of the various College constituencies