Associate General Counsel

Office of the General Counsel

Associate General Counsel is principally responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and representing University interests in litigation and providing general legal advice on myriad matters affecting the University. .

The position will be responsible for providing legal advice to the University Board of Trustees, President, Academic Deans and Department Heads, and other senior officials and staff on myriad matters affecting the University.

This position will serve as principal University legal counsel in coordinating, monitoring, and advising on student issues, including advising Student Affairs and Student Conduct and Community Standards, Title IX and International Programs.

This position will provide legal support and advice on contracts and affiliation agreements.

This position will provide legal support and advice, as needed, related to FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, the First Amendment, Student Organizations, public records, academic issues, investigations, compliance, intellectual property and research issues, and employment issues.

This position will serve as University counsel in coordinating, monitoring and representing University interests in litigation.

This position will represent the University before administrative bodies, such as DOAH, OCR, and FCHR, as well as in federal and state courts. 

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school; active member in good standing of The Florida Bar with at least two years in law practice. 

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for Veterans’ Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans’ Preference required documentation (PDF), or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.