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Location
Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank
No
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Position Number
063751
Department
Office of General Counsel - 605000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
The Office of General Counsel seeks to fill an entry-level assistant general counsel position. The winning candidate will be a professionally extroverted attorney who will serve Appalachian State University and will engage in a wide-ranging, intellectually challenging, fast-paced, and demanding practice in an educational setting. The position will support many units within the University and will primarily be a generalist, with the opportunity to develop and develop specific areas of interest/specialties. Because of the high standard we require, this position will remain open until filled by the correct candidate.
The position will work in the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to the senior leaders of Appalachian State University. The position serves under the supervision and direction of the general counsel and may take assignments from other peer and senior attorneys.
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.
This position will work closely with, and often at the direction of, other attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs to provide professional, actionable legal advice and counsel in a variety of subject areas, including human resources and employment law, budget and finance, governance, and risk management. Key responsibilities will include:
The position will work in the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to the senior leaders of Appalachian State University. The position serves under the supervision and direction of the general counsel and may take assignments from other peer and senior attorneys.
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.
This position will work closely with, and often at the direction of, other attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs to provide professional, actionable legal advice and counsel in a variety of subject areas, including human resources and employment law, budget and finance, governance, and risk management. Key responsibilities will include:
- drafting and revising Appalachian State University policies.
- conducting legal research and drafting legal documents (including memoranda and opinions).
- reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and service agreements.
- supporting the Office of Human Resources in employment-related matters or supporting the Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement on intellectual property matters.
- providing litigation support, including discovery review.
License/Certification Required
North Carolina 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 of initial date of employment pursuant to The University of North Carolina Policy Manual, Section 300.1.3.
Preferred Qualifications
Focused experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:(1) Employment law (including FMLA/OFLA, ADA, discrimination, and similar issues); (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;
- identify and resolve legal issues;
- commitment to the support and fulfillment of the university?s mission;
- employ excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;
- interpersonal skills;
- research and analytical skills;
- reasoned judgment;
- prioritize tasks and organize work;
- supervise staff in the fulfillment of the office mission;
- combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs;
- utilize 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?
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (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.
This position will be expected to be physically on location in Boone at least four (4) days a week.
This position will be expected to be physically on location in Boone at least four (4) days a week.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
12/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01/02/2025
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name
Kristen Bonatz
Search Chair Email
bonatzks@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49063
Posting Number
201501545P
Practice Areas & Specialty
Education Law, Government, Labor & Employment
Designation
Counsel
Key Skills Required
CommitmentCommunicationComplianceContract ReviewDevelopmentDraftingEmployment LawFinanceFocusedGovernanceHonestyIntellectualIntellectual PropertyInterpersonal SkillsLegal DocumentsLegal ResearchLicensureLitigationManagementNegotiatingPracticalProvide Legal AdviceRegulatory ComplianceResearchRisk ManagementSupervisionWord ProcessingWork EthicWritten Communication