Associate General Counsel

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to lead labor and employment matters. The role provides practical legal guidance to university leadership, supports collective bargaining, and oversees employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings.

The ideal candidate has a law degree and 4+ years practicing law, with Florida Bar admission within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Law degree and 4+ years of experience as an attorney.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.
• Experience in higher education, public-sector, or similarly complex organizations is preferred.
• Experience advising on labor and employment matters, including employee relations, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, and accommodations.
• Experience handling employment-related litigation and administrative matters (EEOC, OCR, FCHR, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication, legal research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment and labor advice to university departments and units.
• Represent the University in administrative proceedings and manage outside counsel.
• Advise bargaining teams and participate in negotiations and strategic planning.
• Track state and federal regulatory updates and draft/revise university policies.
• Review contracts and other matters involving labor and employment.

Skills

Legal judgment

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Legal research

Drafting and writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

## Associate General CounselApply: Orlando, FL (Main Campus): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 10, 2026 (19 days left to apply): R114476**Office of the General Counsel:**The Office of the General Counsel is the legal office of the University of Central Florida and is responsible for the coordination and management of all legal issues and matters affecting the University. We provide legal services to UCF across a range of issues, manage UCF’s legal affairs, and are responsible for protecting UCF’s legal interests. Our mission is to support the University as a public research institution and provide practical, timely, and strategic advice and legal services to unleash the potential within every individual.The Office’s services cover a wide range of issues, including governance, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, employment law, intellectual property, foreign influence, student conduct, academic affairs, litigation, data privacy, real estate, construction, and much more.**The Opportunity**:The University of Central Florida's Office of the General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to join its legal team as Associate General Counsel, with a primary focus on labor and employment matters. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted legal partner to university leaders and stakeholders, providing practical, strategic counsel on complex and often sensitive workplace matters. The Associate General Counsel will advise on employment and labor issues, support collective bargaining, manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings, and help the university navigate an evolving legal and regulatory environment.The ideal candidate will bring sound legal judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to legal practice. This is an opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working across a large, complex organization and translating legal requirements into thoughtful, actionable guidance.**Responsibilities:**Employment Law:* Provide day-to-day employment advice to University departments and DSO’s including but not limited to all central units and to all colleges. Provide legal guidance to Office of Nondiscrimination and Accommodations Compliance and/or Student Accessibility Services regarding civil rights laws covering discrimination, harassment, retaliation and accommodations. Train units on Human Resources related matters.Litigation and Administrative Proceedings:* Represent the University in administrative proceedings, including but not limited to OCR, EEOC, and FCHR. Manage outside counsel assigned to litigation for the University and all direct support organizations and/or serve as counsel of record for the University in litigation not covered by State Risk management, as assigned. Provide pre-litigation support and advice to University departments including but not limited to Risk Management.Labor:* Advise the bargaining teams for all campus unions, including attendance at bargaining sessions, pre-bargaining strategy sessions and status communications with university leadership. Advise on labor matters, represent university in labor proceedings, and provide day-to-day advice to university leadership on collective bargaining agreement interpretation.Legal Developments:* Track state and federal legislative updates and case law development in area of subject matter specialties, including sharing updates with colleagues and drafting, reviewing, and revising University regulations and policies as needed.Contracts:* Review university contracts and other commercial activities, including drafting labor and employment related instruments.Garnishments:* Serve as counsel of record on garnishment matters involving University and DSO employees.* Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel or designee.**Minimum Qualifications**:Law degree and 4+ years of experience as an attorney. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment**Preferred Qualifications**:* Experience providing legal counsel within, or representing, a higher education, public-sector, government, or similarly complex organization.* Five or more years of progressively more responsible experience.* Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulatory requirements affecting higher education, with experience in Florida higher education preferred.* Demonstrated experience advising clients on labor and employment matters, including employee relations, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and/or other workplace matters.* Experience handling employment-related litigation and administrative matters, including matters before agencies such as the EEOC, FCHR, OCR, or comparable federal or state agencies.* Demonstrated ability to provide practical, clear, and responsive legal counsel to leaders and stakeholders on complex or sensitive matters.* Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills, including experience drafting legal memoranda, responses, policies, agreements, and other legal documents.**Special Instructions to the Applicants:*** This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF's Main Campus in Orlando, FL, as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.* All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‐1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.**Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?** As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.**Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:*** Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program* Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays* Retirement savings options* Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions* Education assistance* And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.Dive into our Total Rewards Calculatorto discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.**Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.****Department**General Counsel**Work Schedule**Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM; evenings and weekends as required**Type of Appointment**Regular**Expected Salary**Negotiable**Job Posting End Date**11-10-2026-12-00-AM