Chief Education Counsel & Policy Leader

Posted 10 days ago

state of floridaTallahassee (FL)

Education Administrators, All Other Administration of Education Programs

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About the role

State of Florida—Department of Education seeks a General Counsel (SMS) to serve as chief legal advisor to the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education on all education-related matters. The role oversees the Office of the General Counsel and staff, and coordinates legal operations across the department. The position requires licensure by the Florida Bar and broad expertise in education law, contracts, and regulatory matters, with oversight of litigation, legislation, and

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