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

The General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance is pivotal in guiding the university through a dynamic period of growth and transformation. This position works with various offices, both on campus and off, in contract law, bidding and purchasing regulations, employment law, civil rights of students and employees, copyright and intellectual property rights, immigration law, and laws and regulations affecting academic research. At the same time, the role presents meaningful challenges that will require sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to balance risk management with advancing UNC Pembroke’s mission.

The General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance:

• 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; and
• 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.

Minimum Training and Experience 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. Minimum competencies include: Analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve legal issues; objectivity of judgment; excellent communication skills, including oral and written; 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.

This position is designated as Mandatory Personnel. Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

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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.

DSG Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Jeffrey Alston and Matthew Marsallo.

Please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at uncpembrokegc@dsgco.com.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their 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.