<p>The General Counsel is the chief legal officer of the College who supervises a Deputy General Counsel. The General Counsel also works in conjunction with the assigned Assistant Attorney General to provide proactive professional counsel and advice on critical strategic, legal and public policy issues. The General Counsel provides, manages, and coordinates the legal affairs for the College in areas including but not limited to: academic and corporate governance, personnel and employment issues, benefits, student affairs, academic affairs, non-discrimination, conflicts of interest, gifts and development, immigration issues, contracts, tax and payroll matters, insurance and risk management, construction, policy review, purchasing, real estate, environmental issues, HIPPA, compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, copyright and other intellectual property matters, information technology, and athletics. The General Counsel works closely with, and provides legal advice and support to, the Board of Trustees, the President, senior administrative officers, and other administrators of the College. This position reports to the President, with an operational/supervisory line to the Vice President for Government and Community Relations.</p> <ul> <li>This is an At-Will position. </li></ul> <p>Essential Responsibilities and Duties</p> <p>Provide legal counsel and advice to the College's administration and monitor, prioritize, and coordinate the legal affairs within the College. Such coordination of legal affairs shall include, but is not limited to, contract development and review, assisting with the development of policies, conducting legal review of records requests, promoting compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, attending on-campus hearings (when appropriate), providing information and training to minimize legal risks and cost, and coordinating with the assigned Assistant Attorney General and Deputy General Counsel on pending and potential litigation and other legal matters.</p> <p>Ensure that the College is aware of, and in compliance with, all pertinent federal and state laws and regulations. Assist with and review corrective action documents, discrimination/Title IX investigations, and workplace bullying documents. Prepare written decisions for appeals of investigation and final determinations on employee grievance hearing, denial of tenure hearings, student appeal board matters, and GRAMA appeals.</p> <p>Develop an environment within the College that is conducive to and actively promotes the successful practice of preventive law including tracking of data trends and proactive identification of areas in the college where substantial risk is trending higher. Work collaboratively with college stakeholders to develop practical strategies to promote legal compliance and minimize risk to the college. Be readily accessible to the President and administrators and keep them appropriately informed on legal matters. Proactively identify and address problems and issues before, or as, they may arise. Provide information and training that encourages the prevention of legal problems and litigation.</p> <p>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school. </li><li>License to practice in Utah; a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar. Or if licensed in another state, able to obtain admission to practice in Utah within one (1) year of hire. </li><li>A minimum of five (5) years of substantial and progressively responsible legal experience practicing law. Such experience shall include the provision of sophisticated legal advice and counsel reflecting sound judgement, first-rate legal acumen, and substantive in-depth legal advice. </li><li>Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication and problem-solving skills. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Professional legal experience providing legal counsel and advice to, or representation of, an institution of higher education is preferred.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</p> <p>The higher education environment requires flexibility, creativity, judgement, integrity, and foresight in dealing with a broad array of legal matters. General Counsel should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to fulfill the job requirements.</p> <p>Knowledge:</p> <ul> <li>Advanced knowledge of higher education law, contract law, and other specialty areas of the law pertinent to higher education which may include academic and corporate governance, personnel and employment issues, benefits, student affairs, academic affairs, non-discrimination, conflicts of interest, gifts and development, immigration issues, tax and payroll matters, insurance and risk management, construction, purchasing, real estate, environmental issues, HIPPA, compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, copyright and other intellectual property matters, information technology and athletics. </li><li>Knowledge of the procedural and evidentiary requirements for administrative hearings and litigation. </li><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal research. </li><li>Demonstrate understanding of ethical issues in a higher education setting. </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Judgement, tact, and diplomacy. </li><li>Ability to provide legal counsel and advice to senior administrators, helping them achieve their strategic goals and objectives. </li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively and develop and maintain productive working relationships with an array of individuals, departments, programs, varied interests, and constituencies. </li><li>Outstanding verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively during interactions. </li><li>Outstanding communication skills, including active listening skills. </li><li>Ability to draft accurate, complete, and persuasive legal documents. </li><li>Intellectual and conceptual flexibility to analyze, interpret, present, and write about complex problems, issues, and concepts in a clear, concise fashion. </li><li>Strong computer fluency skills including the ability to conduct legal and other research. </li><li>Excellent negotiating skills. </li><li>Unquestioned integrity. </li><li>Ability to make and communicate hard decisions and opinions, and clearly articulate the reasoning of such decisions and opinions. </li></ul> <p>Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Commitment to learning the extensive policies and procedures of the College. </li><li>Ability to facilitate solutions and gain compromises without damaging relationships. </li><li>Ability to lead by influence and consensus. </li><li>Ability to represent institutional concerns persuasively to internal and external parties. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to act as a team player in all circumstances, as defined by contributing to the successful outcome of goals and initiatives of others and the operation of the College. </li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize, and timely complete, pending projects and issues. </li><li>Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to sensitive issues and information and exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive or potentially sensitive topics. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. </li><li>Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. </li></ul> <p>Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties Special Instructions</p> <p>Please provide a three-to-five-page legal writing sample which demonstrates your ability to 1) effectively advocate;2) conduct persuasive legal analysis to support your position; 3) present the legal analysis in an organized manner which clearly and concisely communicates your argument; 4) exhibit proper grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure.</p> <ul> <li>This is a Required Document and can be uploaded to your application and included as Other Doc. </li></ul> <p>SLCC Highlights</p> <p>Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.</p> <p>Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.</p> <p>FLSA Exempt SLCC Information</p> <p>Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</p> <p>SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.</p> <p>This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.</p>