General Counsel and VC for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance

General Counsel and VC for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance

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This is a full-time position that will be performed on‑site in North Carolina. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, including a competitive base salary and a competitive benefits package.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with a priority date of November 7, 2025 .

Summary of Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates university contracts.
• Researches legal issues addressed by the Office of the General Counsel.
• Drafts legal documents and memoranda of law.
• Provides support in responding to discovery requests and investigations by regulatory agencies.
• Assists in coordination of compliance with various state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provides strategic legal advice and guidance to the Chancellor, Cabinet, senior leadership, the Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders.
• Manages the office and supervises clerical and compliance staff.
• Represents the Chancellor at university functions and external events as requested.
• Maintains a comprehensive law office environment, including support of the Attorney General’s Office in responding on behalf of and defending the university in pending litigation.

Position Requirements:

• JD or LLB Degree from an accredited law school, admission to the North Carolina State Bar, and three years or more of relevant legal experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Analytical skills; ability to identify and resolve legal issues; objectivity of judgment; excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with the university’s varied constituencies; working knowledge of legal issues that affect public educational institutions; ability to supervise/manage department staff, outside consultants, and budgets; mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and conceptual thinking; ability to represent the university professionally and tactfully; and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Employment Process:

• Applicants must submit a resume/CV and a cover letter (optional).
• Applicants must provide any required documents, including a copy of DD‑214 for veterans preference.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification if applicable, and credit history check.
• All new employees will be paid via direct deposit.

Mandatory Personnel Designation: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Equal Opportunity Employer: UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status, disability, age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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