Associate General Counsel Jobs

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

Minimum Education/Experience

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to engage and include individuals of varying ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills, and experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders; a strong collaborator and team oriented.
• High moral and ethical standards that reflect honesty, integrity, and reliability.
• Higher education, faculty employment, and sponsored research experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude. Self-starter, quick study, and ability to manage deadlines.
• 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.

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

Posting Open Date

07/05/2023

Posting Close Date

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 [email protected] with any questions.