University of North Carolina Pembroke
General Counsel and VC for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance
University of North Carolina Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina, United States, 28372
Position Overview
General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance
(Division: General Counsel; Department: Office of General Counsel; Vacancy Type: Senior Academic and Administrative Officer; FTE: 1; Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience; Position #2844).
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Primary Purpose of the Position is to guide the university through a dynamic period of growth and transformation, addressing contract law, bidding, purchasing regulations, employment law, civil rights, copyright, immigration, and academic research regulations while balancing risk management with UNC Pembroke’s mission.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 to identify and resolve legal issues.
Objectivity of judgment and excellent oral and written communication.
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.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Licensure by the North Carolina State Bar required.
Required Documents
C V/Resume
Cover Letter (optional)
Posting Information Job Opening Date: October 6, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Managerial/Non‑Faculty Professional
Special Instructions: Position is subject to successful completion of an employment background check. Equal Opportunity Employer statement: UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor seeking priority referrals of protected veterans.
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(Division: General Counsel; Department: Office of General Counsel; Vacancy Type: Senior Academic and Administrative Officer; FTE: 1; Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience; Position #2844).
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Primary Purpose of the Position is to guide the university through a dynamic period of growth and transformation, addressing contract law, bidding, purchasing regulations, employment law, civil rights, copyright, immigration, and academic research regulations while balancing risk management with UNC Pembroke’s mission.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 to identify and resolve legal issues.
Objectivity of judgment and excellent oral and written communication.
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.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Licensure by the North Carolina State Bar required.
Required Documents
C V/Resume
Cover Letter (optional)
Posting Information Job Opening Date: October 6, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Managerial/Non‑Faculty Professional
Special Instructions: Position is subject to successful completion of an employment background check. Equal Opportunity Employer statement: UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor seeking priority referrals of protected veterans.
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