Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel
Duties: Provides legal advice to college administrators. Advises administration and staff in complying with state and federal statutes, court decisions, government regulations and policy. Advises administration in all areas of employment law; provides interpretation of employment and civil rights legislation and case law and helps develop policy to maintain district compliance. In coordination with the Executive Vice Chancellor and/or General Counsel and HR, represents the District with state and federal agencies in complaints of discrimination and harassment. May represent the District during internal grievance and termination hearings. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding legal sufficiency of contractual activities to insure compliance with statutes, case law, government regulations, policy and budget guidelines. Works in conjunction with the Executive Vice Chancellor and/or General Counsel and in coordination with other personnel regarding negotiations relating to contracts, real property acquisition by purchase or lease, construction and guidance to college in contract and insurance processing; assures compliance with District procedures; provides legal direction for risk management including loss prevention. Assists in legal research and litigation duties. Examines items and issues within the College that have legal ramifications. Prepares responses to legal items and issues, and represents the College in the adjudication of these matters. Renders legal advice and assistance to the College administration concerning appropriate legal matters. Performs legal audits when necessary. Reviews federal laws and regulations, state policies as they may affect the operation of the College. Develops procedures for the efficient operation of the College’s internal legal counsel function. Prepare documents for Board meetings and Board committee meetings. This would include board agenda item preparation and review, preparation and review of meeting minutes, attendance at board meetings and board committee meetings, etc. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

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