Chief Legal Counsel

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Chief Legal Counsel
The candidate will be reporting to the System President, is a member of the Executive Council and serves as Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for the South Carolina Technical College System. Will provide legal advice and counsel to the System President, State Board, Executive Council and Presidents on a broad range of complex legal issues including policy and law interpretations, contractual and compliance, property acquisition and sales, capital equipment, information technology, communications, intellectual property, Title III and IV financial aid reporting, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, SaVE Act, VAWA, Clery Act, ADA, FMLA, ethics, risk management and other federal and state laws applicable to state government entities and higher education. Researches, reviews and drafts legislation and other legal correspondence on behalf of the System. Represents the System Office and Colleges in the agency grievance process and litigation before state and federal courts. Judges the merits of court cases filed against or on behalf of the agency, work with the appropriate persons, i.e. System President and others to define a strategic defense and approve settlements of disputes where warranted. Conduct legal seminars/training on varied topics, as needed.

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