130134 ATTORNEY V - General Counsel

                Notice of Job Opening

POSTING DATE: 2/12/2026POSITION:130134 ATTORNEY V - General Counsel
DEPARTMENT:PRE - President APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:7/7/26
Classification Code AE50 / Slot 0000

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STATE SALARY RANGE:Pay Grade GEN14 $110,800 - $160,600 - $210,500
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE - MIN:$110,800ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE - MAX:$160,600HOURS:40CAMPUS:Thomas E. Barton Campus

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Purpose
Serves as general legal counsel for the College and related entities by providing legal advice and guidance to the President, Board, and other executive cabinet members of the College- regarding legal matters and risk management.  Provides advice in all aspects of general corporate and employment matters, FOIA, contractual matters, real estate and construction matters, and student matters.  Responsible for providing effective and efficient legal representation including successful evaluation and defense of claims brought against the College.  Helps ensure College operations are consistent with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and best practices, and manages the College’s risk of exposure to potential liability.

Job Functions
General Counsel (25%): Provides legal advice and counsel to the President, Board, and executive cabinet members of the College.Represents the College before courts, administrative, and governmental entities; engages, supervises, and directs external counsel as necessary. Evaluates the merits of court cases filed against or on behalf of the College, work with the President, Board, and executive cabinet members to conduct a strategic defense and approve settlements of disputes where warranted.Attend mediations and other legal engagements.Coordinates and prepares responses to state, federal, and other inquiries.Draft legal correspondence as necessary for the College.Remains apprised of ongoing developments in legal and risk management matters.Conduct legal seminars/training on varied topics as needed.In concert with the President and executive cabinet members of the College staff review and/or respond to legal and informational inquiries.

Student & Employment Relations (20%):Provides legal and best practices advice regarding labor and employment issues and employee relations matters, including performance and disciplinary issues, ensuring lawful employment practices and adherence to EEO/Affirmative Action policies and state Human Resource Regulations.Provides legal advice on all general student related issues.

Risk Management & Contractual Matters (20%):Provides legal and best practices advice on all general contractual, real estate, leases, property management, insurance, construction, procurement, federal funds and grants, and other risk management matters.Conducts regular legal and audit briefing with the President and executive cabinet members of the College.Analyzes issues relating to risk management and personnel issues.Evaluates compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive (SBTCE) and Greenville Technical College (GTC) policies and procedures, and contractual requirements.Recommends to managers and administration appropriate financial controls, policies and procedures, and insurance coverage to mitigate risks.

Policies & Procedures (10%):Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the College’s policies procedures, practices, and controls.Develops, reviews, and revises as necessary the College’s policies and procedures.Prepares and maintains specialized, complex, and confidential reports.

Title IX & Ethics (10%):Serves as the Title IX decision maker at Title IX hearings and provides legal advice to the Title IX Coordinator.Responds to investigations by state and federal agencies, including, but not limited to, the SC Human Affairs Commission, the Equal Employ