Deputy/Associate General Counsel

The Position

Title: Deputy/Associate General Counsel

Position Type: Full time

Requisition No: 27002

Category: Administration

Supervisor: General Counsel

Last
Updated: July 2026

Job Purpose: Providing legal services and advice on a range of legal matters

Location:
Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range: The beginningsalary range for this position is Range – M20,
(Steps 1-3) $151,714.85 – $167,293.97; full salary schedule: $151,714.85 – $193,713.06.

The initial review of application materials
will begin on July 31, 2026. To receive full consideration, applicants are encouraged to
submit their application by this date;
however, the position will remain open until filled.

Position Overview

Under the supervision and direction of
the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel will provide legal services and advice on a range of legal matters pertaining to the
operation of Calbright College, including drafting and reviewing contracts, researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, and
relevant case law, advising departments and/or divisions within the College, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to
support the operations of the General Counsel’s office and the rest of the College. Supports the work of the General Counsel and is
responsible for completing complex and sensitive assignments that have a College-wide impact.

Essential Job Duties
and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the
duties performed within the scope of work.

• Supports the General Counsel with responding to legal issues or needs of
  departments ,the
  Executive Team, and the College Board of Trustees.
• Assist the General Counsel with the administration of the
  College’s legal
  affairs, including the handling of civil litigation, administrative hearings, contract review and drafting, drafting
  policies and
  procedures, and completion of assignments.
• Assists policy makers by drafting new and amended policies,
  regulations, and
  procedures for the purpose of ensuring legal format, intent, and compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local
  laws, and
  regulations.
• Attends meetings of the Calbright Board of Trustees in the General Counsel’s absence and as otherwise
  required.
• Provides legal counsel to College officials, including employees and the Executive Team to prevent and minimize
  legal
  exposure to the College in the areas of labor/employment, public contracting and procurement, student conduct, data privacy,
  public
  sector ethics, open meeting laws and public records, and other public higher education policies and practices.
• Receives,
  reviews, logs, processes, and monitors evidentiary and document requests issued to the College, including subpoenas,
  requests for
  production of documents, requests for admissions, California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests, and deposition notices.
• Receives, reviews, logs, processes, and monitors evidentiary and document requests issued to the College, including
  subpoenas,
  requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests, and deposition
  notices.
• Represents the College in mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, and judicial proceedings, as needed.
  Prepares,
  drafts, and reviews a variety of complex legal documents, including contracts, agreements, Board Policies, Administrative
  Procedures,
  and resolutions.
• Presents items to the Board of Trustees for approval or other action such as contracts, Board
  Policies,
  resolutions, and other matterss.
• Assists with risk management, including managing the investigation, evaluation,
  and
  resolution of complex legal disputes including, regulatory, governmental, and highly sensitive matters, both litigated and
  non-litigated.
• Assists with property acquisition (purchase or lease) and facilities planning and development, including
  managing the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of complex legal disputes related to construction claims and activity,
  both litigated and non-litigated.
• Assists with the drafting and distribution of all appropriate legal communication for
  Calbright College.
• In coordination with the General Counsel and Human Resources Department, provides guidance and assistance
  in the areas
  of diversity, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Equal Opportunity Employment,
  sexual
  harassment, gender and sexual orientation sensitivity, discrimination, retaliation, and other human resources compliance issues.
• Assists the Human Resources Department with regard to personnel investigations and other employee relations matters, and
  recruitment and screening processes for all new hires and employee promotional opportunities, to maintain compliance with the
  District’s diversity, equity, and compliance programs.
• Attends and/or coordinates attendance of required parties at
  administrative hearings, settlement conferences, depositions, trials, arbitrations, and mediations in connection with open claims and
  litigations.
• Monitors industrial and non-industrial interactive process outcomes with Human Resources and the General
  Counsel.
• Partners with the General Counsel to conduct in-service training programs and workshops regarding legal issues,
  legislation, court decisions, and trends as needed.
• Works on special projects in response to needs as assigned by the General
  Counsel.
• Attends in-person meetings, events, and other convenings as required.
• Perform other related duties as
  assigned that support the objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to
  work independently with minimal supervision and direction in organizing and performing legal tasks, and setting
  priorities.
• Legal record or file management practices and requirements;
• Litigation and litigation best practices to
  protect and
  advance the interests of Calbright College;
• Professional and tactful negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve
  objectives
  within legal and non-legal audiences;
• Communication methods to articulate points and information to
  diverse stakeholders with
  backgrounds and experience with California’s Community College System;
• Problem-solving techniques
  and analytical principles
  for situational analysis and the ability to offer counsel and advice on legal and policy-related matters;
• Modern office equipment, practices, and software;
• Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for
  the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community
  college students, staff,
  and faculty.
• Maintain an understanding of current ideas, research, and practices pertaining to the
  areas of responsibility
  for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
• Maintain
  confidentiality of
  communications, records, or reports ;
• Perform a variety of duties in support of the College’s General
  Counsel’s Office;
• Learn and adapt to operations, policies, and objectives of the College;
• Meet schedules,
  timelines, and deadlines;
• Communicate highly complex and difficult legal issues and matters effectively, both orally and in
  writing, and establish and
  maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Compile, analyze, and
  interpret highly complex legal
  information to facilitate decision-making;
• Work cooperatively with Calbright College’s departments
  and the public;
• Investigate and assess litigation and legal issues and offer sound advice;
• Provide input relative
  to the performance of
  outside counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an
  accredited school of
  law.
• At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional legal experience, at least two (2)
  of which must have
  been in California in an area of law applicable to the operations or business of a public agency or higher education
  institution.
• Must be in good standing with the State Bar of California and currently licensed to practice law in the State of
  California.
• Experience working with California Community College Districts is highly desired.

Working
Conditions and Travel

• Calbright College is a statewide online college where all instruction and support are done
  remotely via various
  online technologies. Calbright College has administrative offices in Sacramento available for use, and may require
  employees to travel
  to attend in-person meetings, trainings, or conferences as necessary. When working remotely, employees should be
  able and willing to
  use digital communication tools as used by the College and have the ability to work on a computer for extended
  periods of time. For
  travel within a certain distance from an employee’s remote (primary) work location, an employee is responsible for
  having access to or
  possessing a vehicle to travel by automobile subject to reimbursement for mileage and other expenses per
  Calbright’s policies. Although
  this is a primarily remote position, there may be instances in which you will be required to
  attend meetings or travel to in-person
  events.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to
  meet attendance requirements may
  preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is
  considered a mandated reporter under the
  California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the
  requirements set forth in Calbright College
  policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• Calbright College celebrates all forms of
  diversity and is deeply committed to fostering
  an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty
  thrive. Individuals interested in advancing Calbright College’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable
  accommodations will be provided for
  qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
• Requires the ability to
  function in a remote online instructional
  environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to use
  hearing and speech to make presentations to
  groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in person. Requires speaking skills to
  communicate with staff and students in
  one-on-one and small group settings, on the phone, and to distinguish sound prompts from various
  types of equipment. Requires near
  visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens. Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger
  dexterity to retrieve work materials,
  operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability
  to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Calbright

College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, veteran status,
disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calbright College complies with
applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment. 

Who We Are

Calbright
College is one of California’s newest
community colleges – the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between
employers with unfilled positions and
students who don’t have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is
to increase economic mobility and close
equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by
offering online, flexible, affordable
skills-based programs that provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring
managers.

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