University Procurement Counsel

Department:
Procurement and Strategic Ops-213600

Career Area:
Other

Posting Open Date: 09/23/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/06/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Position Type:
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

University Procurement Counsel

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

Vacancy

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with experience

Proposed

Start Date:

11/02/2026

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Procurement and Strategic Operations oversees the University’s procurement processes and travel operations and designs and implements University-wide data driven strategic sourcing operation that is integrated with exceptional payment services.

The University Procurement Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice regarding procurement-related matters for procurement contracts flowing through the Department of Purchasing Services. The position includes (i) advising on Finance & Operations (‘F&O’) procurement transactions as part of the F&O team under the supervision of Office of University Counsel (‘ OUC ’), and (ii) serving as the unit counselor and for the F&O’s procurement office, ensuring updated compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and University policy.

University Procurement Counsel will review and advise on variety of matters, including purchasing agreements, independent contractor agreements, software licenses, NDAs, consulting agreements, authorized vendor relationships, equipment loans, template residential lease agreements, facilities use agreements, accounts payable policies, community collaborator agreements, executive search firm agreements, exhibition agreements, performance/speaker agreements, and certain ITS agreements.

• Integration of legal expertise in educating, tracking, and coordinating legal advice regarding the management of all procurement-related transactions across various business units within the University;
• Increased volume and complexity of procurement contracts, beyond those limited to F&O, to include complex multi‑party contracts; expanding information technology, health affairs, and research needs, including but not limited to contracts involving private industry, both nationally and internationally.
• Responsibility to educate and support all contracting units campus wide in areas such as contract and solicitation (e.g., RFP , RFI ) development; clinical research and special contracts; process improvement, wherever possible, to identify high…