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Montgomery College · 5 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel (S03707)

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Montgomery College, located just north of Washington, D.C. in Maryland, seeks a dynamic candidate for the full-time Assistant General Counsel in the Office of General Counsel. This role focuses on providing legal representation and advice in various areas affecting the College, primarily related to business and transactions, and involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, advising on procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drafts, interprets, negotiates, reviews and/or revises contracts, contract provisions, addenda, agreements , memoranda of understanding and other written legal instruments including but not limited to student affiliation and clinical agreements, articulation agreements, construction agreements , data sharing agreements , easements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, NDA's, performance agreements, purchase agreements , maintenance agreements, real estate agreements, service agreements and software licenses

Provides legal advice and counsel throughout procurement process, including RFP’s, bid protests, and contract formation

Represents in the College in commercial litigation or mediation and/or assists or communicates with outside counsel representing the College in such litigation or mediation

Assist with review and response to requests for records pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act

Perform research, draft correspondence, memoranda, templates, releases and other documents

Assist with development and implementation of College policies, procedures and guidelines and provides advice and counsel concerning legal implications of proposed policies and procedures

Engage effectively with colleagues in the Office of the General Counsel, other College units/departments and opposing counsel; assist and manage outside legal counsel when appropriate

Review and maintain currency with laws and regulations impacting the College; provide training or informational materials as necessary

Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel

Qualification

Juris doctorateMaryland bar membershipLegal experience in higher educationPublic contracting knowledgeContract reviewDrafting skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsNegotiating skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Juris doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school

Member of Maryland bar in good standing, or member of other state bar eligible for admission to Maryland bar

A minimum of 5 years of substantial and progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney working at a higher education institution, federal, state or local government agency, or similar experience at a law firm, and demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred

Legal experience with public agencies, including knowledge of public contracting and operations and familiarity with government regulatory compliance

Experience with organization-wide contract review and management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Excellent drafting and negotiating skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines