"General Counsel"

Under the direction of the Chancellor, the General Counsel serves as the District's staff attorney and provides legal advice to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, and other officers and employees of the District. The General Counsel represents - or coordinates representation with contracted counsel - the District in litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

• Advising the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees regarding pending and potential legal issues.
• Rendering legal opinions, interpreting local, state and federal laws and regulations, District policies and administrative procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and vendor service contracts.
• Serving as legal consultant in human resources matters and providing guidance to the District's negotiating teams in developing contracts with recognized employee organizations.
• Assisting in the development, review, revision and distribution of District policies and regulations.
• Assisting in the processing, development and review of contracts with outside businesses, agencies and individuals.
• Providing legal assistance in the drafting of legal documents, resolutions, research memoranda, local opinions, and other legal and instruments upon request.
• Identifying, advising, directing and evaluating the work of outside contracted counsel, as well as counsel representing the District's insurance administrators/carriers.
• Preparing and representing the District at administrative law hearings as directed by the Chancellor.
• Consulting with and advising the administrative staff on legal matters including employee and student grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Attending and providing legal advice at meetings of the Board of Trustees and other meetings as the Chancellor may direct.
• Receiving and coordinating responses to public records requests.
• Receiving and coordinating responses to subpoenas and other legal orders.
• Providing liaison with other governmental entities in the area of legal affairs.
• Conducting in-service training programs and workshops for staff members regarding legal issues, court decisions and trends as needed.
• Supports an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism as it pertains to improving systems of higher education for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted student groups and employees. Promote a welcoming and supportive environment for both employees and students aligned with the College's Mission to support student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Provide leadership for the development of programs, services, innovative strategies, and student success activities that remove systemic barriers and increase student equity, retention, and timely completion for credit and noncredit students. Promote a culture of diversity, equity, access, and student success by centering decision-making on inclusive practices that foster innovation and the delivery of high-quality services to our students and community. Add to Desired Qualifications: Evidence of successful leadership experience at the university or college level of promoting a (truncated)
• Performing other duties assigned by the Chancellor.