General Counsel

Mott Community College Employment; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott Community College is seeking an experienced General Counsel to serve as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor to the MCC President. This executive role oversees governance, compliance, and major legal matters affecting the college and its stakeholders.

Ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of progressive legal experience, with strong employment and labor law background, and active Michigan bar licensure. Leadership, strategic thinking, and technology fluency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the Michigan bar.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience with at least 10 in employment and labor law.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; proven leadership in a complex academic environment.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, governance, contracts, and policy development; familiarity with legal technology and AI in practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief legal strategist and senior advisor to MCC President and cabinet.
• Lead institution-wide compliance efforts, governance, and policy development.
• Manage legal risk, oversee litigation and contract matters, and supervise paralegal/administrative staff.
• Leverage LegalTech tools and data analytics to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

e-discovery tools

LegalTech platforms

Cybersecurity awareness

Job description

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 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.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Work Schedule

Full-time