General Counsel

General Counsel Job no: 495364 Closes:
Work Type:
Staff Full-Time Locations:
Baton Rouge, LA Categories:
Legal The General Counsel serves as the Louisiana Community and Technical College System’s (LCTCS) chief legal officer, providing strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and the LCTCS Board of Supervisors. The role oversees all legal matters, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manages legal risk, and supports the LCTCS’ mission with sound legal judgment.

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the LCTCS President, executive leadership, and the LCTCS Board of Supervisors
• Provide legal guidance on governance, risk management, and strategic initiatives
• Anticipate legal issues and proactively develop risk mitigation strategies

• Advise the LCTCS President and executive leadership on best practices and fiduciary duties
• Draft, review, and maintain governance documents, policies, and bylaws
• Support LCTCS President and executive leadership, including preparation of resolutions and documents for the LCTCS Board of Supervisors meetings

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Develop and oversee compliance programs, policies, and training
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization
• Assist Information Technology group with risk identification and management of risk
• Ensure breach notifications meet both state and federal requirements

• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and agreements
• Provide legal support for strategic transactions
• Establish contract management standards and processes

• Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution
• Select, supervise, and manage outside counsel and legal service providers
• Develop strategies to minimize litigation exposure and costs

• Advise on employment, labor, and workplace matters, including policies and disputes
• Partner with Human Resources on compliance, investigations, and employee relations

• Manage the legal budget and outside counsel spend
• Implement legal operations best practices and tools
• Manage all public requests

• Advise on Title IX and power-based violence, including policies and disputes
• Partner with the Title IX Coordinators on compliance, investigations, and resolutions

• Assist with the drafting and review of new legislation
• Provide legal support regarding legislation under discussion by the Louisiana Legislature

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including senior leadership responsibilities
• Experience managing complex legal matters and advising executive leadership

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High ethical standards and integrity

• Active license to practice law in the state of Louisiana

• Prior in‑house experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with Boards of Supervisors

• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCTCS has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

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