Assistant General Counsel

Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG191618EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Assistant General Counsel
Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Job Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Department
Office of General Counsel
About the Department
The NC State Office of General Counsel
The NC State Office of General Counsel provides, manages, and coordinates all legal services for the university in a collegial, responsive, and professional manner. The office provides legal and risk management advice on a wide variety of matters to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, senior officers, other university administrators, and faculty and staff who are acting on behalf of the university. The office represents the university in administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies and coordinates all litigation matters.
Essential Job Duties
The person selected will engage in a wide-ranging, intellectually challenging, fast-paced, and demanding practice of higher education law. Practice areas will focus on general higher education legal matters. The attorney hired for this position will begin as a generalist and may advise on the full range of issues the university faces including in the following areas: general litigation, administrative agency complaints, student affairs, employment, security, and privacy laws including FERPA, HIPAA, and public records, general transactional matters, risk management matters, and review and revision of University policies. Other duties may include responding to administrative agency complaints, coordinating the university's response to subpoenas and discovery requests, conducting legal research on complex issues, internal investigations and fact gathering. Depending on experience, the individual may work under the supervision of other attorneys in the office. The duties of this position may also expand to include supporting other attorneys in the office in various practice areas as needed, as well as handling other matters as determined by the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience
• Candidate must be admitted to the North Carolina State Bar, or must become a member within one year of hiring

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong research, writing, drafting, and client counseling skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to juggle shifting priorities and multiple, demanding projects
• Detail-oriented with organizational proficiency and excellent follow through
• Prior representation of higher education clients, in-house experience, and/or prior litigation or transactional experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina (or eligibility for admission within 12 months of hire)
Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
03/31/2022
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Details
Position Number
00104327
Position Type
SAAO Tier II
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department ID
270101 - Office of General Counsel
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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