Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General CounselBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark this Posting link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Posting DetailsRequest to Recruit Position Title: Assistant General CounselLocation: Boone, North CarolinaDepartment: Office of General Counsel - 605000Position Summary InformationThe 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 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.Key ResponsibilitiesDrafting 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.Providing litigation support, including discovery review.License/Certification RequiredNorth 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 QualificationsFocused experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:Employment law (including FMLA / OFLA, ADA, discrimination, and similar issues);Contract review and drafting (particularly for higher education or governmental clients);Research, Intellectual Property, Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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 diversity and inclusion in fulfillment of the university’s mission;Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;Strong interpersonal skills;Research and analytical skills;Reasoned judgment;Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work;Supervision of staff in the fulfillment of the office mission;Combining legal considerations with program and policy objectives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs;Utilization of word processing and related skills to create, edit, and publish legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.Type of PositionFull Time Position Staff/Non-FacultyAppointment Type: 1.0Work 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: 12Mandatory Staff: NoSuggested Salary Range$95,000 - $107,120Physical Demands of PositionTo 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.Posting Details InformationPosting Date: 12/12/2024Closing Date: Open Until FilledEvaluation of Applications Begins: 01/02/2025Proposed Date of Hire: TBDSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach required documents:Cover LetterResumeList a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact InformationApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeCover Letter / Letter of InterestOptional DocumentsList of References with Contact Information #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17