Associate General Counsel

Closing Date: 27th May, 2026

Description:

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Position Summary:
The Office of University General Counsel ​at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting to the General Counsel, this position provides comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance on a wide range of university matters, including transactional agreements, litigation, and regulatory compliance. The role serves as a key advisor to university leadership on legal rights, obligations, and risk management, while supporting the development of institutional policies. The incumbent manages litigation and administrative matters, collaborates with internal and external partners, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, contributing to the effective governance and operations of the University and its Board of Trustees.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing university litigation and administrative law matters, including coordinating with the State's Division of Risk Management on the selection and assignment of outside counsel, overseeing discovery, trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Provides legal advice to the Division of Student Affairs on a variety of issues related to student discipline, crisis response, academics, financial matters, residency, contracts, international programs, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, free speech, and religious accommodations.
• Supervises the University's processes for subpoena responses and document production and advises institutional clients on compliance with Florida's public records laws and Federal privacy laws.
• Serves as a liaison to the University Police Department, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, Public Affairs, and the University's Risk Manager.
• Appears and attends at court and mediation as necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or deemed appropriate.

FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). ​

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:
Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.

At least two years of professional experience and Litigation Management skills preferred.

Salary:

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