Assistant/Associate General Counsel

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 93,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel to handle a broad, high-demand general higher education practice with a focus on transactional matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance, and supporting purchasing, real estate, IT, and data security.

The candidate must have a JD, NC Bar admission (or within 12 months), and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Excellent academic credentials.
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina and admission to NC State Bar (or admission within 12 months of hire).
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Understanding of the University’s operating environment and compliance obligations.
Excellent research, writing, drafting, and client counseling skills.
Ability to juggle shifting priorities and multiple demanding projects.
Detail-oriented and demonstrated teamwork with good judgment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel on transactional matters for the University.
Manage contracts, RFPs, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Support sponsored programs, procurement, real estate, IT, data privacy, IP, and related entities.
Work independently and as part of a team with sound professional judgment.
Meet deadlines and manage workload efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Contract negotiation

Team collaboration

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate General Counsel/Assistant General Counsel will engagein a wide-ranging, challenging, fast-paced, and demanding generalhigher education legal practice with an emphasis on transactionalmatters. Practice areas will have a primary focus on supporting theUniversity in transactional matters, including the management ofcontracts by reviewing requests for proposals for legal form,drafting and negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance by theUniversity with applicable federal and state laws and regulations;providing legal advice, counsel, training, and support in the areasof sponsored research, University policies, purchasing, realestate, construction, information technology, data security andprivacy, associated entity affairs, and intellectual propertymatters. The successful candidate will: perform all job responsibilitiesconsistent with the applicable rules of professional responsibilityand expectations of the position; work independently and as amember of a team with minimal oversight and supervision; exerciseand demonstrate sound professional judgment; reach and make rapidand accurate recommendations in high-profile and time-sensitivecircumstances or matters; demonstrate integrity and treat allmembers of the University community with respect, irrespective ofrank or job title; establish relationships with Universityconstituents/clients through appropriate written, oral, andinterpersonal interactions; manage heavy and complex workload bymeeting internal and external deadlines and establishing owndeadlines to complete and deliver projects and assignments.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’sOffice of Legal Affairs provides, manages, and coordinates alllegal services for the University. The office provides legal,compliance, and risk management advice on a wide variety of mattersto the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, senior officers, otherUniversity administrators, and faculty and staff acting on behalfof the university. These matters include but are not limited toemployment, student affairs, athletics, public records, realproperty, sponsored programs, intellectual property, purchasing,governance, and civil rights. The office represents the Universityin administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies andcoordinates all litigation matters.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Degree and Experience Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Excellent academic credentials.
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina andadmission to North Carolina State Bar (or admission within 12months of hire).
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Understanding of the University’s operating environment andcompliance obligations.
Excellent research, writing, drafting, and client counselingskills.
Ability to juggle shifting priorities and multiple demandingprojects.
Detail-oriented and demonstrated experience as an effective teammember and excellent judgment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusionand support for the University’s unique mission.
For appointment as Associate General Counsel: At least six (6)years of relevant, progressively responsible legalexperience.
For appointment Assistant General Counsel: At least three (3)years of relevant, progressively responsible legalexperience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

Prior representation of higher education clients, in-housecounsel experience and/or prior corporate, transactional, and/orcompliance experience and experience with litigation and/orresponding administrative agencies.
For appointment as Associate General Counsel: At least eight (8)years of relevant, progressively responsible legalexperience.
For appointment Assistant General Counsel: At least five (5)years of relevant, progressively responsible legalexperience.

Required License or Certification

License to practice law in the State of North Carolina andadmission to the North Carolina State Bar (or admission within 12months of hire).

Position Information

Working Title Assistant/Associate General Counsel

Position Number 000103

Recruitment Salary Range 93,000 to 140,000

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division Office of Legal Affairs

Organizational Location Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

Organizational Unit Office of Legal Affairs

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned dutystation.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employmentwill be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

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