Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
The candidate will support the General Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel with legal analysis in employment matters and the preparation and review of legal documents including contracts, assisting with subpoenas, public, student and employee records requests, university policy and regulation preparation, legal research and other legal projects as assigned by the General Counsel. Will assist the General Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel in all phases of office responsibility and will engage in a wide-ranging legal practice focusing on general higher education issues, with emphasis on employment law, student issues, transactional law, risk management, and records management. Assists in counsel and advise on employment matters, the preparation, development, revision, and interpretation of University policies, procedures, and regulations for the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Board of Trustees, Administration and Departments. Supports and fosters collaborative working relationships with all areas of the University Community and the Higher Education legal community. Assists with contract review and negotiation. Assists in providing general legal guidance to University Departments concerning the legal implications of proposed policies and actions; Assists in counseling the campus community regarding compliance with State and federal laws and administrative regulations; Assists in training the campus community; Assists with internal investigations as needed; Assists in coordinating responses to request for public/student/employee records; and other duties as assigned by the University General Counsel and Managing Attorney. Researches legal issues as assigned by the General Counsel to assist in properly advising University Departments concerning compliance with federal laws, state statutes, regulations, and policies affecting institutions of higher education. Assists the General Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel with special projects, as necessary. Under the direction of the General Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel, analyzes Chapter 119 FS and FERPA assuring appropriate responses to subpoenas and public records requests. Analyzes applicable Federal, State, and University rules, regulations, and policies, including the preparation of memoranda and correspondence responsive to questions of law and policy. Should have Law degree (L.L.B or J.D.) and must be a member of the Florida Bar. Employment law experience preferred, with excellent legal research, writing and communication skills.

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