Higher-Ed Legal Research & Compliance Associate

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks a Legal Affairs Coordinator to review and analyze General Counsel matters, draft and negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with laws. You will gather documents, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel.

The role requires a bachelor’s in law or contracts and at least one year in a legal setting. Responsibilities include policy reviews, training, and producing written reports for higher‑level issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or contracts required.
• Post-graduate work in law or contracts preferred.
• 1 year in legal field experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial review of legal issues and prepare documentation.
• Draft, review and negotiate terms to ensure compliance with laws.
• Investigate and gather documents for lawsuits or complaints.
• Review policies for compliance with local/state/federal law.
• Provide training on legal issues as needed.
• Coordinate with administrative staff and external counsel.
• Analyze administrator/employee queries and determine research needs.
• Prepare written reports to mitigate legal liability and ensure compliance.
• Produce reports for General Counsel and handle complex issues.
• Communicate responses after initial analysis and review with GC.
• Prioritize workload and coordinate external counsel projects.

Skills

Westlaw/Lexis-Nexis

Legal research

Regulatory research

Higher education law

Written and oral communication

Analytical problem solving

Judgment and initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or contracts

Post-graduate work in law or contracts

1 year legal experience

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Houston City College seeks a Legal Affairs Coordinator to review and analyze General Counsel matters, draft and negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with laws. You will gather documents, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel.

The role requires a bachelor’s in law or contracts and at least one year in a legal setting. Responsibilities include policy reviews, training, and producing written reports for higher‑level issues.