Associate General Counsel

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits packages

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL seeks an Associate General Counsel to serve as primary in-house counsel on a broad array of transactional matters, including contract and lease negotiation, drafting, and compliance. The role reports to the General Counsel and helps manage the university's legal functions.

Responsibilities include overseeing litigation, coordinating with Risk Management, advising on student discipline, Title IX, privacy, and public records laws, and liaising with

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary in-house counsel on a broad array of external transactional arrangements, including contract and lease negotiation, drafting, and compliance.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing all legal activities involving the Board of Trustees or the university.
• Advises officials on legal rights and obligations and assists in formulating legal policy.
• Manages university litigation and coordinates with the State’s Division of Risk Management on outside counsel selection and assignment, discovery, and settlements.
• Liaises with the University Police Department, Title IX Office, Public Affairs, and Risk Manager; appears in court and mediation as needed.

Education

Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution

Job description

## Associate General CounselApply: Boca Raton: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 27, 2026 (14 days left to apply): REQ23012**Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins.** **For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit** **www.fau.edu/jobs****.** **Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.****Position Summary:**Florida Atlantic University is seeking an **Associate General Counsel.** - Boca Raton, FL. Responsible to the General Counsel. Provides primary in-house counsel on a broad array of external transactional arrangements, including contract and lease negotiation, drafting, and compliance. May be delegated responsibility for the overall direction and management of specific areas of the legal function of the Board of Trustees or the university. Assists as directed by the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and directing all legal activities involving the Board of Trustees or the university. Advises and consults with university or Board officials on legal rights and obligations and assists in the formulation of legal policy. Summary of Responsibilities:* Responsible for managing university litigation and administrative law matters, including coordinating with the State’s Division of Risk Management on the selection and assignment of outside counsel, overseeing discovery, trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiations.* Provides legal advice to the Division of Student Affairs on a variety of issues related to student discipline, crisis response, academics, financial matters, residency, contracts, international programs, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, free speech, and religious accommodations.* Supervises the University’s processes for subpoena responses and document production and advises institutional clients on compliance with Florida’s public records laws and Federal privacy laws.* Serves as a liaison to the University Police Department, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, Public Affairs, and the University’s Risk Manager.* Appears and attends at court and mediation as necessary.* Performs other job-related duties as required or deemed appropriate. **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.* 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 **Explore Living in Palm Beach County** The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB**Minimum Qualifications:**Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience is required.**Salary:**$165,000.00 - $185,000.00 USD Annually. Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP)**College or Department:**Office of University General Counsel**Location:**Boca Raton**Work Days and Hours:**Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm**Application Deadline:**2026-10-26**Special Instructions to Applicant:**APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.