Special Legal Counsel - Associate Administrator

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Special Legal Counsel - Associate Administrator
Duties: Serves as legal advisor, providing professional in-house legal advice, representation, and performing legal duties on behalf of the Presidents/Deans and senior administrators of units. Provides guidance on the implementation of and compliance with Board of Trustees Bylaws, and college policies, college governance plans, laws, regulations and other procedures and rules affecting employees and students. Provides legal counsel to College staff in areas related to contract and commercial matters; prepares legal documents and contracts. Works with Office of General Counsel in managing and supporting litigation and administrative cases involving students, college officers, faculty and staff. Reviews and responds to subpoenas and information requests under the State Freedom of Information Law. Depending on the college/unit, may serve as the college Ethics Officer, Records Access Officer and/or Labor Designee responsible for the handling of union grievances and other union-related matters. Depending on the unit, may be responsible for processing H1-b visas and working with outside counsel on other related immigration inquiries and processes. Manages the receipt and disposition of legal documents. Conducts investigations, prepares disciplinary charges and recommends resolutions. In consultation with college or university officers, develops and manages legally mandated training programs. May serve as a member of the President’s cabinet with other senior administrators. directs the College’s Labor Relations functions, requiring the highest degree of confidentiality, skill, sound judgment and attention to detail. Serves as the College’s Hearing Officer and represents the College at grievances and disciplinary proceedings. Serves as the President’s representative to the PSC/CUNY Labor Management Committee; responds to inquiries from the chair and members of the Labor Management Committee. Responds to contractual agreements, policy and procedural inquiries from a wide variety of College officials, including Vice Presidents, Deans and other constituents.

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