Mott Community College · 1 month ago
General Counsel
Flint, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expMott Community College is seeking a General Counsel who will serve as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor on all legal matters impacting the institution. The role involves navigating complex legal challenges in higher education, ensuring compliance, and shaping legal decisions that influence the college's strategic direction.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Mott Community College (MCC) President, the General Counsel (GC) plays a vital role as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor on all legal matters impacting MCC
Steering MCC through the complex legal landscape of higher education, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding the institution’s integrity and reputation
Navigating the myriad legal challenges facing modern educational institutions, ranging from regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, litigation, contract law, governance, and policy development
Shaping legal and policy decisions that influence MCC’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness
Providing innovative solutions to complex legal issues while fostering a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making across MCC
Holding primary supervisory responsibility for a paralegal/administrative assistant and may oversee the work of work-study students and/or temporary employees involved in legal projects
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 10 years of employment and labor law experience
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Proven leadership skills in managing complex legal issues, preferably in a dynamic academic environment
Demonstrated legal technology (LegalTech) competencies including knowledge of legal research platforms, e-discover tools, cybersecurity awareness, data analytics, and awareness of AI in legal practice
Preferred
Experience in higher education law or a related field
Company
Mott Community College
Mott Community College is a school in Flint.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheryl Shelton
Chief Technology Officer
Larry Gawthrop
CFO
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