What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Broward College?
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.
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.
Salary Range:
$160,000 - $200,000 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000
