Associate General Counsel

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Reporting Structure:  General Counsel

Division: Legal Affairs

Job Summary:

The Office of the General Counsel at Bethune-Cookman University is conducting a search for an Associate General Counsel. This position will report to the General Counsel.

The Associate General Counsel will provide advice and counsel to the University’s senior leaders, schools and colleges, and administrative areas pertaining to a comprehensive and sophisticated range of legal issues.  Key responsibilities will include providing legal counsel on matters including business, tax and corporate transactions; employment law and labor relations; negotiating and reviewing contracts; grants; liability, risk management and insurance matters; real estate transactions; laws pertaining to students; regulatory compliance; intellectual property; and general academic matters.

All lawyers in the General Counsel’s Office are expected to work collaboratively within the University community. They must manage a wide variety of complicated issues in a fast-paced higher education environment, exercise independent judgment and function effectively with internal and external audiences.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and legal research skills

• Excellent academic and professional credentials

• Ability to translate complex problems into practical solutions

• High ethical standards and mature judgment

• Strong aptitude for handling a variety of complex legal matters, working independently and within a team environment

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities and objectives

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• A strong working knowledge of the use of technology to streamline processes

• A positive, can-do attitude, humility and a sense of humor

• A member in good standing with the Florida Bar, or have the ability to be admitted within twelve months of hire

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education:

• Prior in-house experience, particularly in higher education

• Experience with litigation and/or dispute resolution

• Significant experience with general business law and counseling

• An understanding of HBCUs

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• A minimum of five years relevant legal practice experience in a high-quality and professional environment

Benefits at a Glance

Bethune-Cookman University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person.  The University offers medical plans, dental and vision insurance programs. You may also take advantage of tuition remission benefits for the employee and dependents, a wellness program with an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Christmas break closure, vacation and paid sick leave.  For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.cookman.edu/facultyStaff/hr/benefits.html.