Strategic Deputy General Counsel – Higher Education

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement programs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

North Carolina State University—Office of General Counsel—seeks a senior legal leader with a JD and extensive state and higher‑education experience to guide complex university matters. You will strategize with senior leadership, manage diverse legal services, and mentor staff to deliver robust legal solutions.

The role requires NC bar admission or eligibility and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and expert advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• North Carolina state bar admission or eligibility for admission within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience.
• High level of problem‑solving ability including working collaboratively to find solutions to very complex problems.
• Ability to plan for and lead complex projects requiring a team approach for resolution within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated ability and judgment in the timely, effective transmission of information to key stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders in a collegial, team‑oriented manner.
• Excellent legal analysis and advising skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic advisor to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, providing expert legal advice and innovative solutions on issues affecting the university.
• Advises senior executives, department leaders, staff and faculty on legal risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with university goals and policies.
• Oversees and manages legal services in areas such as employment law, governance, contracts, risk management, litigation, and other areas as assigned.
• Manages, mentors, and supervises Office of General Counsel staff in the delivery of legal services, including project allocation and performance assessment.
• Represents the university in negotiations, mediations, and proceedings before various agencies and courts; interfaces with attorneys representing parties.
• Drafts, reviews, and recommends revisions to University policies.
• Provides training and presentations on legal issues and developments for members of the University community.
• Maintains and improves personal legal expertise by continuing legal education in higher education law.

Skills

Problem solving

Project leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Legal analysis and advising

Education

Juris Doctor degree

North Carolina bar admission or eligibility

Job description

North Carolina State University—Office of General Counsel—seeks a senior legal leader with a JD and extensive state and higher‑education experience to guide complex university matters. You will strategize with senior leadership, manage diverse legal services, and mentor staff to deliver robust legal solutions.

The role requires NC bar admission or eligibility and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and expert advisory skills.