Assistant General Counsel 112740

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Position Number: 112740 Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant General Counsel 112740 Working Title:  Assistant General Counsel Job Summary: The Assistant General Counsel advises, assists, and acts on behalf of the General Counsel in providing the full range of legal services to the administration, faculty, and staff of the University of West Florida. The position will analyze complex legal problems and apply legal principles to a broad range of issues; effectively complete moderate to complex legal research; efficiently manage a large volume of work; and provide legal guidance clearly and logically in written and oral form to audiences of different levels of familiarity with the law. The position requires practicing in a variety of areas of the law and maintenance of high ethical standards.

The position utilizes the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• negotiate and draft contracts;
• knowledge of the government procurement process;
• thorough and persuasive legal research and writing;
• work independently and as a team member;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of persons including other lawyers, University administration, and staff;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, University employees, and outside attorneys;
• analyze complex scenarios and provide appropriate legal guidance;
• organize and prioritize work for timely completion;
• strategize and integrate short-term and long-term goals;
• diffuse and respond professionally to stressful situations and difficult people; and
• thrive in an organization that values diversity in its student body and workforce. Department General Counsel FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Law degree (L.L.B or J.D.) must be a member of the Florida Bar. Position Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. (jurisprudence doctorate). Minimum of two years’ experience as an attorney in Florida; excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills; excellent client service skills; or a combination of education, training, and work experience equal to or greater than the requirements listed. Licensed to practice law in Florida and membership in good standing with the Florida Bar are required. Preferred Qualifications Transactional law experience preferred (contract, real property, and/or construction). Also preferred are: experience in higher education, state government, or local government in Florida; knowledge of Florida public records laws; and knowledge of Florida open meetings law. Five years’ experience practicing law with a minimum of one year in Florida. Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 80% - Assists in counseling and advising in the areas of the law as assigned; providing general legal guidance to University departments concerning the legal implications of proposed policies and actions; counseling the campus community regarding compliance with the law; conducting internal investigations as needed; coordinating responses to requests for records; preparing, developing, revising, and interpreting University regulations, policies, and procedures for the Board of Trustees, administration, and departments. Supports and fosters collaborative working relationships with all areas of the University community and the Florida State University System legal community. Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. - (Essential)
• 10% - Remain current on developments in higher education law and other areas of specialty practice related to assigned area(s) of expertise within the Office of the General Counsel. - (Essential)
• 5% - Represent the University at legal proceedings and prepare necessary documents in connection with legal representation. - (Essential)
• 5% - Train University staff and faculty on pertinent legal issues and perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the General Counsel. - (Essential)

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