Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel - Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel (VP-LA/GC) reports directly to the University President. This position oversees and manages the provision of all legal services to the University and Board of Trustees and provides legal counsel and guidance on all legal matters relevant to the University, including but not limited to:
Complex financial, business, and real estate transactions; tax matters, governance
Health law; employment law (including collective bargaining).
Compliance with laws affecting public universities, including state and federal regulatory agency rules and regulations.
Laws pertaining to students, campus safety, and law enforcement; public procurement practices and law; contract law; sponsored research, and intellectual property
Liability and insurance matters.
Compliance with and development of University regulations and policies; and conducting or assisting in litigation and administrative proceedings.
Performs other job-related duties as requested by the President and the Board of Trustees.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Flexible work arrangement plans
Sick Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
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Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school in an appropriate area of specialization and 10 years appropriate experience required.
Licensed to practice law within the State of Florida or the capacity to become licensed in the state within one year of employment required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a university office of the general counsel or comparable role in government or a corporation, or as a leader in a legal practice with significant educational or governmental clients.
Salary:
$330,000 - $375,000 per year.
College or Department:
Office of the President
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some evenings or weekends as needed.
Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.
Application Deadline:
2025-04-07