Chief Legal Officer

6 days ago

Lake Worth, Florida, United States Palm Beach State College Full time
About this Role

Palm Beach State College is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Legal Officer to join our team. As the chief legal officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the provisions of legal affairs affecting the College, ensuring maximum protection of its legal rights, and maintaining its operations within limits prescribed by law.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal and policy advice on college-related issues to the District Board of Trustees, the president, and college staff.
  • Rend legal representation, advice, and interpretation in all substantive areas of law affecting the College.
  • Direct the preparation of Board of Trustees meetings, development of background materials, and agendas and resolutions for Board and committee meetings.
  • Identify and bring forth legal issues and concerns to the administration and assist with appropriate responses.
  • Monitor and resolve matters which may lead to litigation.
  • Act as legal counsel for the college in all administrative and court proceedings unless such representation is obtained through outside counsel.
  • Represent the College in all administrative hearings and arbitrations.
  • Under the supervision of the president, appoint, supervise, and manage the activities of staff and outside legal counsel for the college in the conduct of legal matters and litigation involving the college.
  • Consult on employee relations and collective bargaining matters and serve as a member of the collective bargaining team.
  • Review contracts, including preparations and negotiations, for all areas of the College.
  • Provide advice and represent the College in real estate transactions, litigations, settlements, and real property and land use issues.
  • Monitor changes in state and federal laws and rules that affect the operation of the College.
  • Review and interpret college policies and procedures. Draft revisions and new policies or procedures as required.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with public record requests and subpoenas.
  • Review and assess legislation and legislative initiatives and provide guidance and appropriate responses concerning these initiatives.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited institution.
  • Eight years of practicing legal experience.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application.
  • Contract process, documents, and preparation.
  • Contract, property, labor, compliance, and constitutional law.
  • Skilled in resolving conflicts between individual needs and requirements of the organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including policy writing, group presentation, and individual coaching and counseling skills.
  • Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals.
  • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present legal and general information in a meaningful manner.
  • Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
  • Express and present complex concepts and information in a manner easily understood by others.
  • Think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organization.
  • Admitted to and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
  • Regular physical attendance required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Constitutional and employment law.

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