Assistant/Associate General Counsel

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension/retirement plan

Paid holidays

EAP

Discounts - campus services

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Associate/Assistant General Counsel to handle a broad, fast-paced higher education practice with emphasis on transactional matters.

The role covers reviewing RFPs, drafting and negotiating contracts, and advising on compliance with federal/state laws; supporting sponsored programs, purchasing, real estate, IT, data privacy, and IP.

Qualifications

• 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 experience as an effective team member and excellent judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and support for the University’s unique mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide general higher education transactional legal services to the University.
• Review requests for proposals for legal form, draft and negotiate contracts, ensure government compliance.
• Advise on sponsored research, purchasing, real estate, IT, data security and privacy, and IP matters.
• Work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision and deliver timely recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Judgment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

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, Life Insurance 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 work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate General Counsel/Assistant General Counsel will engage in a wide-ranging, challenging, fast-paced, and demanding general higher education legal practice with an emphasis on transactional matters. Practice areas will have a primary focus on supporting the University in transactional matters, including the management of contracts by reviewing requests for proposals for legal form, drafting and negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance by the University with applicable federal and state laws and regulations; providing legal advice, counsel, training, and support in the areas of sponsored research, University policies, purchasing, real estate, construction, information technology, data security and privacy, associated entity affairs, and intellectual property matters.

The successful candidate will: perform all job responsibilities consistent with the applicable rules of professional responsibility and expectations of the position; work independently and as a member of a team with minimal oversight and supervision; exercise and demonstrate sound professional judgment; reach and make rapid and accurate recommendations in high-profile and time-sensitive circumstances or matters; demonstrate integrity and treat all members of the University community with respect, irrespective of rank or job title; establish relationships with University constituents/clients through appropriate written, oral, and interpersonal interactions; manage heavy and complex workload by meeting internal and external deadlines and establishing own deadlines to complete and deliver projects and assignments.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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

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 and admission to North Carolina 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 experience as an effective team member and excellent judgment.


• · Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• · Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and support for the University’s unique mission.


• · For appointment as Associate General Counsel: At least six (6) years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience.


• · For appointment Assistant General Counsel: At least three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• · Prior representation of higher education clients, in-house counsel experience and/or prior corporate, transactional, and/or compliance experience and experience with litigation and/or responding administrative agencies.


• · For appointment as Associate General Counsel: At least eight (8) years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience.


• · For appointment Assistant General Counsel: At least five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience.

Required License or Certification

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

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate General Counsel

Position Number

Position Number 000103

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range 93,000 to 140,000

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Office of Legal Affairs

Organizational Location

Organizational Location Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Office of Legal Affairs

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3251

Open Date

Open Date 10/20/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 10/19/2026

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