University Procurement Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a University Procurement Counsel to advise on procurement contracts and related matters. The role involves reviewing complex agreements, licenses, NDAs, and vendor arrangements to ensure state and university compliance.

You will educate campus teams on procurement law and work with F&O, OU C, and system partners to manage legal risk. The position requires a JD from an accredited school and NC licensure within one year.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina, or eligible to become licensed within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on procurement contracts and related transactions across University units.
• Review purchasing agreements, vendor relationships, NDAs, and licensing deals for compliance.
• Educate campus stakeholders on state laws, regulations, and University policies affecting procurement.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and System Office to align contracting with risk mitigation.

Skills

Legal advisory

Procurement law

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a University Procurement Counsel to advise on procurement contracts and related matters. The role involves reviewing complex agreements, licenses, NDAs, and vendor arrangements to ensure state and university compliance.

You will educate campus teams on procurement law and work with F&O, OU C, and system partners to manage legal risk. The position requires a JD from an accredited school and NC licensure within one year.