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Company: MCC - Mott Community College, MI
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Job Category: General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer [ View All General Counsel Jobs ]
Job Reference: 82767
Job description:
Reporting to the President, the General Counsel (GC) serves as the chief legal strategist and senior advisor on all legal matters affecting the institution. This executive role is responsible for navigating the complex legal landscape of higher education, ensuring compliance, and protecting the organization’s integrity and reputation.

General Counsel
Location: Flint, MI
Job Type: Full time

Supervisory Responsibility: The GC position holds primary supervisory responsibility for a paralegal/administrative assistant and may oversee the work of work-study students and/or temporary employees involved in legal projects.

Minimum Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 10 years of employment and labor law experience.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven leadership skills in managing complex legal issues, preferably in a dynamic academic environment.
Demonstrated legal technology (LegalTech) competencies including knowledge of legal research platforms, e-discover tools, cybersecurity awareness, data analytics, and awareness of AI in legal practice.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in higher education law or a related field
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions        
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
The person in this position needs to move about both inside the office and at other locations where interviews and meetings are conducted.
Frequently operates a computer for extended periods of time.
Frequently communicates with others over the phone and in person; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to speak clearly and communicate proficiently in English.

Job Description:
Additional Information:        
First consideration given to internal candidates.
Degree must be conferred by either offer date or close of posting
Visa sponsorship is not available.
The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.
Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.
The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you learn of this position?
CareerBuilder website
Chronicle of Higher Education website
HigherEdJobs website
Mott website
MI-HERC website
MLive website
Monster website
Professional Association website**
Professional Publication website**
Other website**
Newspaper**
Professional Publication**
Email notification from Mott Human Resources
Notified by current or former Mott employee**
Other**
**Please provide specific name of person or source below:
(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school?
Yes
No
* Do you have a minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 10 years of employment and labor law experience?
Yes
No
* Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience in higher education law or a related field?
(Open Ended Question)
* If you answered yes, please explain further.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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Starting Salary Range: $130,748

General Counsel
$130,748













82767
Company: MCC - Mott Community College
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Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $130,748
 
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Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Flint, MI USA
Zip/Postal Code: 48501
Post Date: 01/21/2026
 
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