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Chief Legal Counsel

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University

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Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Chief Legal Counsel

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Posting Details

Position Information
Working Title Chief Legal Counsel
Position Number 611532
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track No
FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Position Overview
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Chief Legal Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Board of Trustees, senior leadership team and administrators, and heads the Office of Legal Affairs which provides legal advice and counsel on all matters affecting the legal rights or obligations of the University.
Primary Purpose of Position
Under the general direction of the Executive Vice Chancellor, the Chief Legal Counsel has significant responsibilities related to the governance system, ethical behavior of all leadership, and regulatory compliance. The role is responsible for providing broad policy advice to the Executive Vice Chancellor and the Chancellor’s executive leadership team, as well as providing respected personnel advice on a broad range of issues related to senior leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity with a broad array of legal issues that arise in a higher education setting and/or experience as counsel in higher education is preferred.
Additional qualifications include:
  • Experience in a broad spectrum of state and federal legal issues affecting higher education, including tort law, intellectual property rights, human resources law, worker’s compensation and occupational health law, student legal issues, and the ability to conduct legal research and analysis
  • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills
  • Keen sense of contemporary diversity issues
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • An ability to manage and prioritize a large and varied workload
  • An established reputation for honesty and integrity
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and direction for the legal staff
  • A collaborative work style and the ability to work effectively as part of an institutional leadership team
Minimum Education/Experience
The position requires a minimum of ten years of legal practice experience in a relevant area, having attained a senior position of responsibility in firm, corporation, government agency, or other organization that employs the individual; hold a JD degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the Bar of the state or recognized jurisdiction in which the individual practices law; and have the prompt eligibility for such license and standing in North Carolina.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
The candidate must also have a 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 following initial employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function Knowledge - Professional
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
  • The Chief Legal Counsel provides advice and counsel on all legal matters relevant to the University transactional matters, compliance and regulatory affairs, intellectual property, technology transfer, labor and employment, administrative procedures, and open records among many other items.
  • The Chief Legal Counsel coordinates the University’s legal affairs with federal, state, and local government as well as affiliated entities.
  • The position supervises a staff that consists of, the Assistant University Legal Counsel, a paralegal, and a Higher Education Legal Fellow.
Function Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
  • The position requires a trustworthy, highly responsible advisor and leader who can provide timely, strategic, and creative strategies for solving legal problems and capitalizing on legal opportunities.
  • The Chief Legal Counsel must possess an appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of a diverse academic community and have a clear sense of the role and impact of shared governance at NCCU.
  • The individual in this position must be able to thrive in a highly collaborative environment; translate complex ideas into cogent messages; and partner with the necessary stakeholders to drive change.
  • As a senior advisor to the Executive Vice Chancellor, the Chief Legal Counsel must possess exceptional judgment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA03258P
Open Date 08/19/2024
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
  4. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. DD-214 (Veterans Only)
  2. NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

Supplemental Questions

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