Assistant General Counsel (Contracts)

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Assistant General Counsel (Contracts) - 25001G7 Description: Job Summary: The Assistant General Counsel (Contracts) is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Legal Contract Administration Department and assists the General Counsel by providing legal advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees, Chancellor, and College. This position has responsibilities in areas of actual and potential legal liability, including but not limited to, reviewing, and drafting contracts, negotiating contract terms and conditions, providing representation in internal administrative proceedings, interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, interpreting system policies, regulations, and rules, and developing and drafting policies and procedures. Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values. Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations ar...