Senior University Counsel

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Office of University Counsel represents the University, which entails providing legal advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the administration, faculty, and staff on legal matters involving or affecting the institution. We advise the University administration on a broad range of initiatives, issues, and policy matters, and serve as a liaison between the University and its related and affiliated entities on legal and policy issues. We also assist with program implementation and provide legal and policy training for internal University audiences and educational programs for legal audiences and general audiences outside the institution on matters affecting the University and higher education in general. We engage in crisis and opportunity management and preventative counseling, including the identification of high risk activities and enterprises conducted by the University and the articulation of methodologies or strategies for coping with the risks. Our Office is responsible for selecting and supervising any outside counsel engaged by the institution. In all of our work, we are committed to understanding the goals and upholding the values of Carolina’s diverse campus community. Position Summary INTERNAL ONLY: Internal posting for permanent and SHRA time-limited employees of UNC -Chapel Hill only. This attorney will serve as a senior university counsel, collaborating with the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Deputy General Counsel and other attorneys on a variety of student and employment law matters, including regulatory counseling; student conduct issues; harassment and discrimination matters; dispute resolution; litigation; contracts and appointments; faculty and staff personnel matters; responses to OCR, EEOC and other administrative investigations; and policy development. This attorney will establish a close partnership with senior administrators in Student Affairs, the Division of Student Success, the Academic Personnel Office, the Office of Human Resources, the University Compliance Office and in schools and departments across campus. This attorney will work on faculty and staff matters that intersect with governing boards, including the Board of Trustees or the Board of Governors. This attorney will be called upon to make a variety of presentations, including, but not limited to the Board of Trustees. This attorney will partner with other attorneys within the Office of University Counsel (‘ OUC ’) to provide expertise on employment and student related matters in all practice areas, including but not limited to research, medical affairs, privacy, litigation, general transactions, and international matters. This attorney will support other attorneys within OUC to provide routine employment and student related advice, manage EEOC and OCR complaints, and assist with employment and student related litigation matters. This attorney will supervise other attorneys who handle student and employment matters for the University. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Must be a member of the North Carolina bar or become a member within one year of employment. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience A minimum of ten years of relevant legal experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill