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Assistant University Legal Counsel
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Position Number: 5932153
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Legal Affairs

Assistant University Legal Counsel

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 1/29/2025 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Assistant University Legal Counsel position is located within the Office of Legal Affairs and reports to the Chief Legal Counsel. This position will provide general legal advice to North Carolina Central University's academic and non-academic officials. The Assistant University Legal Counsel functions as a generalist, providing services in a variety of subject areas routinely handled by the Office of Legal Affairs, including contract review, employment law, public records, other requests for Information, and assists NC Department of Justice with litigation matters.

Minimum Education/Experience:
The successful candidate will possess a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and a minimum of five years professional legal experience as a licensed attorney.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to fulfill the University's mission. The applicant must also demonstrate aptitude to excel in the general practice of law; excellent oral and written communicable skills; strong interpersonal skills; excellent research and analytical skills and reasoned judgment; ability to work both collaboratively with others and independently; familiarity with a broad range of legal issues that arise In a public higher education setting; and ability to consider legal requirements along with business imperatives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs. Prior experience as a legal counsel to an institution of higher education is preferred but not required. Prior experience as legal counsel at a public entity and/or state government experience, and experience in the practice of law regarding employment law and contracts is strongly preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.