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Assistant General Counsel (S03707)
Location: Montgomery College – Central Services Campus, Rockville, Maryland. This full‑time, non‑bargaining, exempt, grade 37 position is eligible for 1 day of telework per week (subject to change).
Montgomery College promotes a fair, inclusive working and learning environment. The Office of General Counsel provides legal representation, advice, and counsel in many substantive areas affecting the College.
Job Description This role focuses primarily on business and transactions, including construction, data security, environmental health and safety, finance, grants, information technology, insurance, intellectual property, land use, leases, maintenance agreements, procurement, public‑private partnerships, real estate, regulatory compliance, risk management and tax.
Duties Include
Drafts, interprets, negotiates, reviews and revises contracts and other written legal instruments such as student affiliation agreements, clinical agreements, articulation agreements, construction agreements, data sharing agreements, easements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, NDAs, performance agreements, purchase agreements, maintenance agreements, real‑estate agreements, service agreements and software licenses.
Provides legal advice and counsel throughout the procurement process, including RFPs, bid protests, and contract formation.
Represents the College in commercial litigation or mediation and/or assists or communicates with outside counsel representing the College.
Assists with review and response to requests for records pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act.
Performs research, drafts correspondence, memoranda, templates, releases and other documents.
Assists with the development and implementation of College policies, procedures and guidelines and provides advice concerning legal implications of proposed policies.
Engages effectively with colleagues in the Office of the General Counsel, other College units/departments and opposing counsel; assists and manages outside legal counsel when appropriate.
Reviews and maintains currency with laws and regulations impacting the College; provides training or informational materials as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Member of the Maryland bar in good standing, or member of another state bar eligible for admission to Maryland bar.
Minimum 5 years of substantive, progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney at a higher education institution, federal, state or local government agency, or a similar law firm, with demonstrable experience related to the duties listed above.
Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Legal experience with public agencies, including knowledge of public contracting and operations and familiarity with government regulatory compliance.
Experience with organization‑wide contract review and management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits Hiring Range: $114,539 – $157,505 annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $200,472. Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.
Benefits include generous paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employees and dependents, and wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
Application Process
Click here to apply online.
Resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications and desired attributes are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For degrees earned outside the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following will be required at the time of hire:
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Montgomery College is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at +1‑240‑567‑5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks' advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Closing Date Open Until Filled
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Montgomery College promotes a fair, inclusive working and learning environment. The Office of General Counsel provides legal representation, advice, and counsel in many substantive areas affecting the College.
Job Description This role focuses primarily on business and transactions, including construction, data security, environmental health and safety, finance, grants, information technology, insurance, intellectual property, land use, leases, maintenance agreements, procurement, public‑private partnerships, real estate, regulatory compliance, risk management and tax.
Duties Include
Drafts, interprets, negotiates, reviews and revises contracts and other written legal instruments such as student affiliation agreements, clinical agreements, articulation agreements, construction agreements, data sharing agreements, easements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, NDAs, performance agreements, purchase agreements, maintenance agreements, real‑estate agreements, service agreements and software licenses.
Provides legal advice and counsel throughout the procurement process, including RFPs, bid protests, and contract formation.
Represents the College in commercial litigation or mediation and/or assists or communicates with outside counsel representing the College.
Assists with review and response to requests for records pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act.
Performs research, drafts correspondence, memoranda, templates, releases and other documents.
Assists with the development and implementation of College policies, procedures and guidelines and provides advice concerning legal implications of proposed policies.
Engages effectively with colleagues in the Office of the General Counsel, other College units/departments and opposing counsel; assists and manages outside legal counsel when appropriate.
Reviews and maintains currency with laws and regulations impacting the College; provides training or informational materials as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Member of the Maryland bar in good standing, or member of another state bar eligible for admission to Maryland bar.
Minimum 5 years of substantive, progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney at a higher education institution, federal, state or local government agency, or a similar law firm, with demonstrable experience related to the duties listed above.
Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Legal experience with public agencies, including knowledge of public contracting and operations and familiarity with government regulatory compliance.
Experience with organization‑wide contract review and management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits Hiring Range: $114,539 – $157,505 annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $200,472. Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.
Benefits include generous paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employees and dependents, and wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
Application Process
Click here to apply online.
Resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications and desired attributes are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For degrees earned outside the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following will be required at the time of hire:
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Montgomery College is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at +1‑240‑567‑5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks' advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Closing Date Open Until Filled
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