Deputy General Counsel

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Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG193816EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Deputy General Counsel

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with additional hours as needed based on business needs

Job Location

Department

Department 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.

These matters include, but are not limited to, employment, student affairs, athletics, public records, real property, sponsored programs, intellectual property, purchasing and civil rights. The office represents the university in administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies and coordinates all litigation matters.

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The Deputy General Counsel plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s mission by providing high-level legal counsel and strategic guidance on matters impacting North Carolina State University. As a trusted advisor and key member of the Office of General Counsel leadership team, this position reports directly to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.

The Deputy General Counsel will collaborate with a dedicated team of legal professionals to address a wide array of legal, risk management, and compliance issues, ensuring the university operates within legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting its academic and operational goals. This role is responsible for delivering proactive legal strategies, managing complex legal matters, and building strong relationships with university leadership, faculty, and staff.

• 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, depending on need, in areas such as, but not limited to, employment law, governance, contracts, risk management, litigation, and other areas as assigned by the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel. This may include high-profile legal matters and larger legal projects as necessary.
• Manages, mentors, and supervises Office of General Counsel staff in the delivery of legal services, including project allocation and performance assessment, advising on hiring decisions, identifying and providing training, engaging in ongoing direct supervision, addressing personnel issues and actions, and conducting performance reviews.
• Manages the effective delivery of outside legal services for legal matters when necessary, and manages related costs as assigned.
• Represents the university in negotiations, mediations, and proceedings as necessary, including proceedings before various local, state, and federal agencies and courts. Communicates, and interfaces with attorneys representing potential litigants and complainants having disputes with the University.
• Advises and serves on ad hoc and standing committees as assigned.
• 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 following developments and participating in continuing legal education regarding higher education law.
• In partnership with the Vice…