Higher Education Procurement Counsel

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleAdmin, Inc. seeks a University Procurement Counsel to provide legal advice on procurement contracts and related matters within UNC-Chapel Hill. The role supports compliance with state laws, regulations, and University policy, educating campus units and handling complex contracting needs.

The position involves collaboration across units, expansion of procurement activities, and ensuring risk mitigation through sound contracting practices, under the supervision of University Counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in North Carolina, or able to become licensed in North Carolina within one year of joining the University.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding procurement-related matters for contracts flowing through the Department of Purchasing Services.
• Educate and coordinate legal advice across the University’s procurement transactions.
• Help expand contracting work to higher volume and complexity, including multi-party contracts and ITS-related agreements.
• Collaborate with University departments, the System Office, and other State agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Skills

Procurement law

Contract negotiation

Legal advising

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

PeopleAdmin, Inc. seeks a University Procurement Counsel to provide legal advice on procurement contracts and related matters within UNC-Chapel Hill. The role supports compliance with state laws, regulations, and University policy, educating campus units and handling complex contracting needs.

The position involves collaboration across units, expansion of procurement activities, and ensuring risk mitigation through sound contracting practices, under the supervision of University Counsel.