Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance and General Counsel

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position This search is being managed by DSG Global and is posted here: Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Risk, and Compliance and General Counsel – DSG Global


The Vice Chancellor and General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and provides strategic legal leadership and counsel to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and senior executive leadership. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel is responsible for the delivery, coordination, and oversight of all legal services affecting the University, and serves as a liaison between the University and its related and affiliated entities on legal and policy issues.


The Vice Chancellor and General Counsel provides advice on matters of governance, institutional risk, compliance, contracts, employment, student affairs, research, and public records, and serves as a trusted advisor on issues with significant legal, financial, reputational, and operational implications. The position performs highly complex and sophisticated legal work and exercises broad discretion and independent judgment in advising University leadership.


The Vice Chancellor and General Counsel serves as the University’s principal legal liaison with the Office of the Attorney General of North Carolina and works collaboratively with the UNC System Office and peer institutions across the University of North Carolina System.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of 17 institutions of The University of North Carolina System and is a Land-Grant, Doctoral Research institution committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service. The University offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. The University has also established a Research-Industrial Park, called the Gateway University Research Park with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to foster technology transfer and promote economic development in the region. The University enrolls over 15,000 students with approximately 2,000 faculty and staff.
Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience, preferably in higher education, public sector, or complex institutional environments.

• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives or governing boards on complex legal and policy matters.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Required License or Certification Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or be eligible for licensure within one year of appointment.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information

Working Title Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance and General Counsel
Position Number 000010
Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division Office of Legal Affairs
Organizational Location Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance
Organizational Unit Office of Legal Affairs
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA3029
Open Date 03/30/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 04/13/2026
Date Position Available 03/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant This search is being managed by DSG Global and is posted here: Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Risk, and Compliance and General Counsel – DSG Global


You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.



Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

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