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Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago

Associate Vice Chancellor and Senior Litigation Counsel

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is a global leader in higher education, and they are seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor and Senior Litigation Counsel. This role involves leading and supervising all aspects of litigation for the University, providing legal advice, and managing outside counsel while also overseeing document management and legal innovation.

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Responsibilities

Manage all phases of litigation. Mitigate the University’s litigation exposure both before and after litigation is filed. Manage internal processes, including intake, tracking, and reporting systems and provide strategic oversight for growth and improvement as needed

Manage all phases of internal hearing processes, including the presentation of the University’s case in faculty hearings

Provide legal advice and counsel to University clients

Identify, select, and manage outside counsel

Manage litigation counsel and oversee work performed by all counsel and paralegals that may impact the legal reserves of the University

Forecast litigation risks and exposure for senior leadership at regular intervals

Advise colleagues within the office on pre-litigation matters to assure that the University is appropriately considering litigation risk and mitigation in issues arising from other practice areas (e.g., transactions, employment and student matters)

Coordinate with the UNC System Office and the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office with respect to ongoing litigation matters

Develop and guide a robust document preservation, review, and production system

Expand system functionality to support other University offices and UNC System institutions

Leverage AI tools to reduce litigation costs and improve operational efficiency

Lead legal engagement with large language models and AI technologies

Evaluate legal implications and advise on responsible implementation across the University and UNC System

Advise senior leadership and the Board of Trustees on nationally significant legal matters including, but not limited to, admissions, academic integrity, and accreditation. Attend and report to the Board of Trustees on pending University litigation

Become expert in all System and University Code/Policy/Memoranda that affect the proper governance approvals for litigation and other appropriate matters

Lead the University’s antitrust legal practice

Provide strategic guidance, client education, and compliance oversight

Serve as a legal consultant and mentor to other UNC System institutions

Qualification

Litigation managementE-DiscoveryLegal counselAntitrust lawAI technologiesDocument managementLegal complianceClient serviceMentorshipCommunication skills

Required

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree (or foreign equivalent) with 3+ years of related professional experience; or a relevant Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience

Law degree from an accredited institution

Member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar or eligible within one year of hire