Assistant General Counsel

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Position Title
Assistant General Counsel


Location
Boone, NC


Faculty Rank
No


Provide Rank

Position Number
093531


Department
Office of General Counsel - 605000

Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose


The Assistant General Counsel position will work in the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to the leaders of Appalachian State University.

Minimum Qualifications


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.

License/Certification Required


North Carolina State 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 following initial employment date pursuant to The University of North Carolina Policy Manual, section 200.5.

Preferred Qualifications


Focused experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:

1. IT/ITS-related services;
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;
• ability to identify and resolve legal issues;
• commitment to the support and fulfillment of the university's mission;
• ability to employ excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;
• interpersonal skills;
• research and analytical skills;
• reasoned judgment;
• ability to prioritize tasks and organize work;
• ability to supervise staff in the fulfillment of the office mission;
• ability to combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs;
• word processing and related skills to create, edit, and publish legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products

Type of Position
Full Time Position


Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty


VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.


Appointment Type
1.0


Work Schedule/Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm. (may vary according to office commitments)


Number of Hours Per Week
40 (may vary according to office commitments)


Number of Months Per Year
12


Mandatory Staff
No


Suggested Salary Range
$95,000 - $107,120


Physical Demands of Position


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information


Posting Date
04/27/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Evaluation of Applications Begins
05/26/2026


Proposed Date of Hire
08/03/2026


Special Instructions to Applicants


Please attach the required documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References with contact information included

Search Chair Name
Sarah Rupp


Search Chair Email
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Posting Number
201501766P