University Counsel - Employment

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Provides legal support for all employment matters. Manages general legal matters, advises University officials on legal aspects of policy, assists in formulation of policies, and interacts with members of the University community, legal professionals.

• Provides legal advice and support on all aspects of employment matters as it relates to the faculty and to primarily the Vice Provost for Faculty Leadership and Success, the Associate Provost of Planning & Finance, and other applicable offices within the Office of the Provost.
• Provides legal advice and support on all aspects of employment matters as it relates to the non-faculty staff and the Division of Human Resources.
• Provides a high level of professional legal advice to the University community regarding area of expertise.
• Provides legal advice and support to all collective bargaining teams, including serving on the collective bargaining team.
• Assists in the investigation of potential violations of law, regulations and FIU policy and assists the clients in remedying any deficiencies. Conducts policy and/or regulation-making for the University.
• Advises University executives in policy-making functions. Interprets policy for University officials up to and including presidential level.
• Conducts legal research and drafts interpretative memorandum as needed.
• Oversees employment-related litigation.

Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and licensed to practice law with at least ten (10) experience as an attorney. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.

L.L.B. or J.D. degree, licensed to practice law, with ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience as an attorney with increasing level of responsibilities including office administration and legal duties.

Experience in higher education is preferred.

Member of the Florida Bar.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Criminal Background Check

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.