"Assistant General Counsel"

Job Details

Assistant General Counsel

Department: Office of General Counsel - 605000

Minimum Qualifications
The Office of General Counsel seeks to fill an entry-level assistant general counsel position. The winning candidate will be a professionally extroverted attorney who will serve Appalachian State University and will engage in a wide-ranging, intellectually challenging, fast-paced, and demanding practice in an educational setting. The position will support many units within the University and will primarily be a generalist, with the opportunity to develop and develop specific areas of interest/specialties. Because of the high standard we require, this position will remain open until filled by the correct candidate.

The position will work in the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to the senior leaders of Appalachian State University. The position serves under the supervision and direction of the general counsel and may take assignments from other peer and senior attorneys.

Candidates must be admitted to the North Carolina bar or be admitted to the bar of another state and prepared to seek immediate admission in North Carolina within one year of the date of employment.

This position will work closely with, and often at the direction of, other attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs to provide professional, actionable legal advice and counsel in a variety of subject areas, including human resources and employment law, budget and finance, governance, and risk management. Key responsibilities will include:

1. drafting and revising Appalachian State University policies.
2. conducting legal research and drafting legal documents (including memoranda and opinions).
3. reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and service agreements.
4. supporting the Office of Human Resources in employment-related matters or supporting the Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement on intellectual property matters.
5. providing litigation support, including discovery review.

License/Certification Required
North Carolina Bar membership in good standing, or licensure in good standing in another state on the date of initial employment and licensure to practice law in North Carolina within one year of initial date of employment pursuant to The University of North Carolina Policy Manual, Section 300.1.3.

Preferred Qualifications
Focused experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:(1) Employment law (including FMLA/OFLA, ADA, discrimination, and similar issues); (2) Contract review and drafting (particularly for higher education or governmental clients); (3) Research, Intellectual Property, Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant General Counsel must demonstrate:

• high ethical standards, including a strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity;
• identify and resolve legal issues;
• commitment to the support and fulfillment of the university's mission;
• employ excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;
• interpersonal skills;
• research and analytical skills;
• reasoned judgment;
• prioritize tasks and organize work;
• supervise staff in the fulfillment of the office mission;
• combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs;
• utilize word processing and related skills to create, edit, and publish legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (may vary according to office commitments)
Suggested Salary Range: $95,000 - $107,120
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/02/2025
Proposed Date of Hire:

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51760

*Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.*