Labor & Employment 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

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.