Assistant General Counsel

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, is seeking a full-time Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and support to university leaders. The ideal candidate will have admissions to the North Carolina bar and strong skills in legal research, drafting, and ethical standards. Responsibilities include resolving legal issues, supporting university objectives, and supervising staff. This position operates Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, for 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the North Carolina bar or another state bar, with plans for NC admission.
• Strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to university leaders.
• Identify and resolve legal issues.
• Support the university’s mission.

Skills

High ethical standards

Legal issue resolution

Excellent communication skills

Research and analytical skills

Contract review and drafting

Education

Admitted to the North Carolina bar

Licensure to practice law in North Carolina within one year

Job description

Assistant General Counsel

Location: Boone, NC.

Position Summary: The Assistant General Counsel position works in the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to leaders of Appalachian State University.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be admitted to the North Carolina bar or to another state bar and prepared to seek immediate admission in North Carolina within one year of employment. North Carolina State Bar membership in good standing, or licensure in good standing in another state on the date of initial employment and licensure to practice law in North Carolina within one year.

Preferred Qualifications

• IT/ITS – related services;
• Contract review and drafting (particularly for higher education or governmental clients);
• Research, Intellectual Property, Sponsored Programs, and Regulatory Compliance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• High ethical standards, including strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity;
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues;
• Commitment to support and fulfill university’s mission;
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal, research, and analytical skills;
• Reasoned judgment;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work;
• Ability to supervise staff;
• Combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives to develop practical solutions that meet client needs;
• Word processing and related skills to create, edit, and publish legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.

Position Details

Type: Full Time, Staff/Non-Faculty.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (may vary).

Hours: 40 per week.

Term: 12 months per year, 1.0 full-time.

VISA Sponsorship: Not available. Must be eligible to work and live in U.S.

Physical Demands: Must perform job duties with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Posting Date: 04/27/2026. Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Evaluation Begins: 05/26/2026. Proposed Hire: 08/03/2026.