North Carolina State University · 4 days ago
Deputy General Counsel
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNorth Carolina State University is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide high-level legal counsel and strategic guidance on various legal matters impacting the university. This role involves collaborating with legal professionals to ensure compliance with legal frameworks while supporting the university's goals, managing legal services, and advising university leadership on legal risks and opportunities.
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Responsibilities
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 Chancellor and General Counsel, handles other legal and administrative duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school
North Carolina state bar admission or eligibility for admission within one year of hire
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience
High level of problem-solving ability including working collaboratively to find solutions to very complex problems
Ability to plan for and lead complex projects requiring a team approach for resolution within deadlines
Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated ability and judgment in the timely, effective transmission of information to key stakeholders
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders in a collegial, team-oriented manner
Excellent legal analysis and advising skills
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
Preferred
Experience in litigation (including specialized knowledge of state and federal litigation involving universities) and one or more additional fields of substantive law relevant to the needs of the University is preferred
Experience in employment law, ideally in a higher education setting, is preferred
General familiarity with some or all of the following areas is preferred: Student affairs (FERPA; Title IX, academic and non-academic discipline; disability accommodations and ADA compliance; local, state and federal civil rights laws affecting admissions, financial aid and programs; athletics; study abroad), Faculty and academic affairs (tenure, academic freedom, grievances), International and immigration law, Copyright and intellectual property, General liability/risk management, Litigation, Charitable giving and associated/affiliated entities, Complex commercial transactions and tax implications for state entities, College athletics, Research, Board governance laws
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
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2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
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2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
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