Associate General Counsel

Posted 8/17/2026. Applications accepted until 9/11/2026. Location: Los Angeles Community College District Office.

About the Role

Provides complex legal analysis, advice, counsel, and representation to executives, administrators, and staff regarding a wide array of legal matters arising from operational issues, practices, decisions, and transactions related to the District and its programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides complex legal analysis, advice, counsel, and representation in areas including but not limited to:
  • Academic affairs (intellectual property, academic freedom, tenure)
  • Student affairs (student organizations, discipline, athletics)
  • College and District governance (powers, authority, jurisdiction, rules, regulations)
  • Financial management (finance, bond financing, non-profit law, fundraising)
  • Business management (contracts, purchasing, construction, real estate, land use, leases, joint ventures, commercial collaborations, risk management, insurance)
  • Human resources management (employment, labor relations, discrimination, discipline, compliance)
  • General governance (Brown Act, Public Records Act, Conflict of Interest)
• Conducts complex legal research and investigation of claims and defenses; provides written findings, opinions, recommendations, and memoranda.
• Proactively identifies potential legal risks to the District to protect against undue legal exposure, liability, and financial loss.
• Develops, assesses, and communicates alternative legal strategies to District administrators to facilitate informed decision-making and manage legal risks.
• Provides preventive legal services and counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and District policies.
• Negotiates complex contracts, agreements, and settlements on behalf of the District consistent with District interests and legal standards.
• Composes legal documents such as memos, briefs, pleadings, filings, contracts, and agreements.
• Reviews and responds to correspondence and demands from regulatory bodies, courts, and outside law firms.
• Represents the District at judicial and administrative proceedings, including court appearances, appeal hearings, arbitrations, negotiating sessions, and grievance hearings.
• Coordinates work performed by outside counsel, including case evaluation, document production, witness preparation, and strategy development.
• Monitors and oversees outside counsel’s handling of legal matters, including reviewing discovery, motions, and attending mediations and settlement conferences.
• Coordinates and provides in-service training on legal matters to keep administrators and staff informed of legal and policy changes.
• Assists policy makers by drafting and amending policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Provides work direction to professional, technical, and clerical staff assigned to the Office of General Counsel.
• Oversees completion and filing of reports for federal and/or state regulatory agencies.
• Manages legal records and documents; responds to public records requests.
• Attends meetings of the Board of Trustees and Board committees to provide legal analysis and advice.
• Represents the Office of General Counsel at meetings, workshops, and seminars relating to school legal services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited American Bar Association school of law.
• License to practice law in the State of California.
• Membership in good standing with the California Bar Association.
• Five years of full-time, paid experience in the practice of educational and/or public sector law.
• Must maintain active bar membership in good standing throughout employment.
• Possession of a Class C California driver’s license must be obtained within 10 days of establishing residency in California.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Legal principles, practices, and procedures related to civil, constitutional, contract, employment, administrative, and business law.
• Legal principles and practices applicable to public entities and public educational institutions, including open meeting laws.
• Methods, procedures, and practices used in civil litigation.
• Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Methods of legal research and fact-finding.
• Methods and techniques for evaluating legal risks and liabilities.
• Provisions of federal, state, and local legislation, statutes, codes, procedures, and court decisions related to community college education and operations.
• Mission, goals, organization, and key personnel of the District.
• District Board Rules and administrative policies.
• Principles of business and public administration.
• Principles of training.
• Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware related to legal services.

Ability To:

• Proactively create and present a plan of action and independently manage complex legal projects to favorable resolution.
• Prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Analyze complex legal issues and their significance.
• Measure and evaluate risks and consequences of alternative legal strategies.
• Conduct legal research using LEXIS/NEXIS, Westlaw, and other online tools.
• Synthesize complex legal issues into understandable terms for diverse clients.
• Write complex legal/technical documents (memos, briefs, pleadings, contracts, agreements).
• Effectively communicate and engage with personnel at all levels, outside counsel, business partners, and the public.
• Guide and develop lower-level attorneys and paralegals.
• Maintain moral and ethical standards reflecting honesty, integrity, credibility, and reliability.
• Travel to various locations within and outside the District.

Pay

$17,442.80 - $21,608.58 per month; $209,313.60 - $259,302.96 per year (based on a full-time 12-month position).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care plans for employees and dependents.
• $50,000 life insurance policy provided at no cost.
• 12 full-pay and 88 half-pay days of illness leave for new employees.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days, increasing incrementally to 24 days based on years of service (15, 20, or 24 days for management and confidential positions).
• Additional paid time off: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.