Job Profile Summary
This senior management position serves in an executive capacity and reports to the Broward College District Board of Trustees. The General Counsel is responsible for overseeing and managing the College's legal affairs.
Broward College serves 50,000 students across three main campuses, encompassing 368 acres and 2.46 million square feet of facilities, supported by 4,000 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $200 million.
The General Counsel leads the Legal and Risk Management teams that currently include an Associate General Counsel, a Senior Director of Legal Services, a Paralegal, a Risk Director, a Senior Risk Coordinator, and a Senior Executive Assistant.
Minimum Requirements:
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- 10 or more years of legal experience.
Essential Functions:
- Provide legal counsel to staff and the District Board of Trustees on contracts, legislative matters, policies, and procedures while engaging outside counsel in specialized areas as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal skills to work within an academic community.
- Experience in managing teams and departmental operations.
Our Culture:
- At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.
Job Title
General Counsel
Position Number
P0000003
Job Status
Full time Regular
Department
Senior Executive Management
Location
Willis Holcombe Center
Pay Grade
111
Salary
$160,000 - $200,000 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Work Shift
First Shift
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday/Weekend/Varies
Hours Per Week
37.5
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled