The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 day ago
Senior University Transactions Counsel
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its innovative teaching and research. The Senior University Transactions Counsel will lead a team of transactional attorneys, managing complex legal matters and advising University leaders on various legal issues.
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Responsibilities
Supervising, managing, mentoring, and developing a team of transactional lawyers across specialized contractual practice areas
Advise senior University leaders, including the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, and the Provost on legal issues impacting University priorities, including matters related to information technology, AI, finance, development and fundraising, infrastructure, facilities, and real estate
Unit Counsel for the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, the University Development Office, and endowment funding
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements involving technology, data privacy, information security, digital education, finance, accounting, development and fundraising, business operations, capital improvements, construction, municipal law, land use and zoning, ITS infrastructure, parking and transportation, telecommunications, and energy services
Supporting entrepreneurial ventures, financial and business initiatives, and service agreements across all University units and affiliates
Collaborating closely with colleagues in the Office of University Counsel, especially those focusing on procurement, development and gift planning, associated entities, and business transactions
Qualification
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
This position requires a law degree from an accredited school and North Carolina bar membership or the ability to become a member within one year of employment
Preferred
A minimum of five years working as an attorney in a higher education setting on transactional matters
Prior experience in higher education, nonprofits, and/or with public procurement is highly valued
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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