Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
The candidate provides legal analysis, advice and counsel, and representation in a wide variety of operational areas including: Academic affairs including intellectual property, academic freedom, and tenure; Student affairs including student organizations, student discipline, and athletics; College and District governance including powers, authority, functions, jurisdiction, and rules and regulations; Financial management including finance, bond financing, non-profit law, and fundraising; Business management including contracts and purchasing, construction, real estate, land use and leases, joint ventures and commercial collaborations, risk management, and insurance; and Human resources management including employment, labor relations, discrimination, discipline, and compliance. Conducts complex legal research and investigation of claims and defenses and provides written findings, opinions, recommendations, and memoranda. Proactively identifies legal risk to the District to protect the organization from undue legal exposure, liability, and financial loss. Develops, assesses, and communicates alternative legal strategies to District administrators to facilitate informed decision-making and to anticipate and manage legal risks. Provides preventive legal services and counsel to District officials so that all activities comply with applicable laws and District policies. Negotiates routine to complex contracts, agreements, and settlements on behalf of the District which are consistent with District interests, law, and relevant rules of professional responsibility. Composes legal documents such as legal memos, briefs, pleadings, filings, contracts, and agreements. Reviews and responds to correspondence and demands from regulatory and legislative bodies, courts, and outside law firms. Represents the District at judicial and administrative proceedings such as court appearances, appeal hearings, arbitrations, negotiating sessions, and grievance hearings. Coordinates work performed by outside counsel by assisting with case evaluation, producing requested documents and witnesses, and participating in the development of strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentation. Coordinates and provides in-service training on legal matters for the purpose of keeping administrators and staff informed of the latest changes in the law and policy and to prevent errors in their application. Assists policy makers by drafting new and amended policies, regulations, and procedures for the purpose of ensuring legal format, intent, and compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Provides work direction to professional, technical, and clerical staff assigned to the Office of General Counsel Provides oversight for completing and filing reports for federal and/or state regulatory agencies in a timely manner. Participates in the management of legal records and documents; responds to public records requests. Attends meetings of the Board of Trustees and Board committees, as assigned, to provide legal analysis and advice on legal and procedural matters. Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings, workshops, and seminars relating to school legal services. Must have Juris Doctor degree from an accredited American Bar Association school of law. Must be license to practice law in the State of California. Must be membership in good standing with the California Bar Association. Should have 3+ years of experience in the practice of law. Experience in educational and/or public sector law is highly desirable.

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