General Counsel

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Mott Community College is seeking a General Counsel to act as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor on legal matters affecting the college. The GC will guide compliance, governance, and policy decisions to support MCC’s mission and integrity.

The role requires extensive experience in employment and labor law, strong leadership, and proficiency with LegalTech tools. This on-site position reports to the MCC President and supervises a paralegal/administrative staff.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, including at least 10 years in employment and labor law.
• Active Michigan law license.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership in managing complex legal issues in academia.
• Experience with legal research platforms, e-discovery tools, cybersecurity concepts, and AI awareness in legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to MCC President and executive leadership.
• Lead MCC's legal strategy, compliance, governance, and policy development.
• Oversee litigation, contracts, and regulatory matters impacting higher education.
• Supervise paralegal/administrative staff and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

LegalTech tools

Job description

Excellent benefits package.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Reporting to the Mott Community College ( MCC ) President, the General Counsel (GC) plays a vital role as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor on all legal matters impacting MCC . This executive position is responsible for steering MCC through the complex legal landscape of higher education, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding the institution’s integrity and reputation.

The GC role demands a collaborative and experienced legal expert who can navigate the myriad legal challenges facing modern educational institutions, ranging from regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, litigation, contract law, governance, and policy development. As a key member of the President’s cabinet, the GC is instrumental in shaping legal and policy decisions that influence MCC’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

This position requires not only a deep understanding of the law as it applies to higher education but also a keen awareness of how legal decisions can impact the MCC’s broader mission, values and resources. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, forward-thinking approach to the legal function, providing innovative solutions to complex legal issues while fostering a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making across MCC .

Supervisory Responsibility: The GC position holds primary supervisory responsibility for a paralegal/administrative assistant and may oversee the work of work-study students and/or temporary employees involved in legal projects.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 10 years of employment and labor law experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills in managing complex legal issues, preferably in a dynamic academic environment.
• Demonstrated legal technology (LegalTech) competencies including knowledge of legal research platforms, e-discover tools, cybersecurity awareness, data analytics, and awareness of AI in legal practice.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Experience in higher education law or a related field

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• The person in this position needs to move about both inside the office and at other locations where interviews and meetings are conducted.
• Frequently operates a computer for extended periods of time.
• Frequently communicates with others over the phone and in person; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate proficiently in English.
• First consideration given to internal candidates.
• Degree must be conferred by either offer date or close of posting
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.
• Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.
• The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].