General Counsel

Attorney V - General CounselPosition: Attorney V - General CounselDepartment: PRE - PresidentClassification Code AE50 / Slot 0000State Salary Range: Pay Grade GEN14 $110,800 - $160,600 - $210,500Anticipated Hiring Range - Min: $110,800Anticipated Hiring Range - Max: $160,600Hours: 40Campus: Thomas E. Barton CampusGeneral 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 Employment Office, and the Office of Civil Rights.Subpoenas & FIOA Requests (10%): Serves as the key point of contact for FOIA requests. Directs and manages FOIA requests and directs departments in securing information in response to FOIA requests. Receives and reviews, disseminates all documents in compliance with local, state, and federal public information laws. Reviews and approves all responses to subpoenas and FOIA requests. Other duties as assigned. (5%)Reporting to the President of the College in close coordination with the Chief of Staff to the President, works independently with minimal supervision. Able to handle multiple projects. Must maintain confidentiality. Individual must have strong collaboration, diplomacy, and leadership skills. Must be able to work closely with the executive cabinet members and Board as needed. Fast-paced work environment with extended hours as necessary. Some overnight travel may be required.Greenville Technical College is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in South Carolina and we invite you to consider becoming a part of our team!Minimum Qualifications: A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney. Member of the South Carolina Bar. Admitted to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.Preferred Qualifications: A juris doctorate degree or its equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney in the State of South Carolina. Must be a current member of the SC Bar in good standing and admitted to the US District Court for the District of SC. A minimum of three (3) years' experience practicing law in South Carolina is preferred. A successful General Counsel for the College needs extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws, commercial law, rules, and regulations, as well as case, statutory, and common law. The General Counsel needs knowledge of government accounting standards, state and federal funds, procurement, grants, insurance, construction, real estate, leases, and property management law. Ability to resolve contract disputes. The General Counsel for the College needs knowledge of Title VII, Title IX, FOIA, and contract law and a keen ability to resolve contract disputes.Greenville Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V)It is the policy of Greenville Technical College, in accordance with applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.*Greenville Technical College is a tobacco-free institution*