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Company: UNC Charlotte, NC
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Associate General Counsel $115K - $122K (apply by 9.4.2023)

Job Category: General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job description:
*must be able to complete complex projects both independently and with direction from the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel, and the Senior Associate General Counsels. *will be a general practitioner, with specific focus on academic affairs (including faculty grievances; reappointment, promotion, and tenure; academic freedom; faculty personnel management; and academic scholarship and research).

Primary Purpose of Department         
The Office of Legal Affairs provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance to UNC Charlotte. The Office of Legal Affairs provides services on legal matters involving or affecting the institution to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the other senior administrators of the University, and through them, to the University’s faculty and staff.

Primary Purpose of Position         
Attorneys in Charlotte’s Office of Legal Affairs have challenging, wide-ranging practices and must be able to handle multiple, unrelated matters concurrently. The Associate General Counsel must be able to complete complex projects both independently and with direction from the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel, and the Senior Associate General Counsels. The Associate General Counsel will be a general practitioner, with specific focus on academic affairs (including faculty grievances; reappointment, promotion, and tenure; academic freedom; faculty personnel management; and academic scholarship and research).

Summary of Position Responsibilities         
Duties related to that focus area are expected to include advising university officers, faculty, and staff on matters related to law and policy; advising regarding the development, review, analysis, and negotiation of policies and contracts; completing projects and serving on committees; and presenting to university officers, faculty, and staff on various legal issues.

The Associate General Counsel will have other duties/focus areas as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel and Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel based on personal experience and institutional need. Regardless of assigned focus areas, the Associate General Counsel will be expected to research, provide advice on, and draft communications and legal documents regarding the full range of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies applicable to a UNC constituent institution.

Minimum Education/Experience         

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Prior experience as an attorney for a university, or relevant in-house or law firm experience required.
At least five years of relevant, post-law school experience required.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience         

Higher education, faculty employment, and sponsored research experience is strongly preferred.
Excellent written communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills in presenting complex legal principles in layman’s terms to senior administrators, staff, and faculty.
Strong interpersonal and listening skills, and experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders; a strong collaborator and team oriented.
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude. Self-starter, quick study, and ability to manage deadlines.
High moral and ethical standards that reflect honesty, integrity, and reliability.
Demonstrated awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to engage and include individuals of varying ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses         

Must have a current license to practice law in North Carolina, or obtain such license within one year of employment.
Must be currently licensed in good standing without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure or other adverse events in any jurisdiction.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses         
Special Notes to Applicants         

The successful candidate will demonstrate their understanding of and ability to advance UNC Charlotte’s mission, vision, and guiding commitments (strategicplan.charlotte.edu), as well as the goals articulated in the UNC System’s strategic plan (www.northcarolina.edu/impact/strategic-plan).
Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

Posting Close Date         09/04/2023
Open Until Filled         Yes
Proposed Hire Date         09/18/2023
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date         
Contact Information         
Please contact Melanie White, Executive Assistant to Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel, at MelanieWhite@charlotte.edu with any questions.

Position Number         000810
Vacancy Open to         All Candidates
Working Title         Associate General Counsel
Position Designation         EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type         Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year         12
Work Schedule         
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hours per week         40
FLSA Status         Exempt
Division         Institutional Integrity
Department         Institutional Integrity
Work Location         Cato Hall, 3rd Floor
Salary Range         $115,000 - $122,500


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Company: UNC Charlotte
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Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $115,000 - $122,500
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Post Date: 09/02/2023
 
 
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