Procurement Counsel for Public University Contracts

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Procurement Counsel at UNC-Chapel Hill provides legal guidance on procurement contracts and related matters within the Department of Purchasing Services. The lawyer will review agreements, software licenses, NDAs, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

They will educate campus units, manage complex multi-party contracts, and collaborate with University departments to mitigate risk while supporting innovative procurement practices across the

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active North Carolina bar membership or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on procurement contracts for the University.
• Educate and support contracting units campus-wide on contract and solicitation processes.
• Review complex multi-party contracts and IT/government contracts.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, policies.

Skills

Procurement law knowledge

Government contracting laws

Contract negotiation

Public university experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The University Procurement Counsel at UNC-Chapel Hill provides legal guidance on procurement contracts and related matters within the Department of Purchasing Services. The lawyer will review agreements, software licenses, NDAs, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

They will educate campus units, manage complex multi-party contracts, and collaborate with University departments to mitigate risk while supporting innovative procurement practices across the