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 Comments To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. Designated Essential Personnel Yes FLSA Status Exempt Position Classification Administrators Special Instructions to Applicant: For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date. **Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application** Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu. Disclaimer The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities. Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education. The College offers several areas of study, including certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, bachelor's degrees, and continuing education courses. Broward College is the largest institution of higher education in Broward County, serving approximately 50,000 students annually representing 150 countries of origin and 50 languages. Around half of our students are Pell grant recipients, and approximately half of our students are first generation college students. With more than 4,000 colleagues, Broward College serves as a critical economic engine for Broward County, generating more than 1.7 billion in economic impact for Broward County, and driving opportunities for economic mobility for all of Broward County. Broward College has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top 10 community colleges in America by several national organizations including the Aspen Institute. The College continues to receive recognition for its transformational work to improve institutional culture and care for its employees as recognized by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) National HR Excellence Award. As an equal access and employment opportunity institution, Broward College is committed to a tradition of increasing and retaining an intellectually, culturally, and ethnically diverse student body and workforce and focusing on the success of our students, faculty, and staff while strengthening our local and global communities. Benefits at Broward College At Broward College, we offer a competitive array of benefits and services to support our employees personal and family needs. Wellness Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Financial and so much more Join our team!! Together We Serve Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College Broward College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Executive Director for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7288, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Recruitment Office at 954-201-7449.