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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

General Counsel and VC for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance

Position Number: 6625342
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Legal Affairs

General Counsel and VC for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance

Division: General Counsel
Department: Office of General Counsel
Working Title: General Counsel and VC for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance
Vacancy Type: Senior Academic and Administrative Officer

Min T/E Requirements:
JD or LLB Degree from an accredited law school, admission to the North Carolina State Bar, and three years or more of relevant legal experience; excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, research, and advocacy skills. Minimum competencies include: Analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve legal issues; objectivity of judgment; excellent communication skills, including oral and written; ability to effectively communicate with the university's varied constituencies; working knowledge of legal issues that affect public educational institutions; ability to supervise/manage department staff, outside consultants, and budgets; mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and conceptual thinking; ability to represent the university professionally and tactfully; and ability to maintain confidentiality.

FTE: 1
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 2844
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. OGC provides these services on University matters to the UNC Pembroke Board of Trustees, the principal administrators of the University, and through them, to the faculty, staff, and student government of UNC Pembroke. OGC advises the University concerning the legal implications of proposed policies and actions, counsels the University as to compliance with state and federal laws and administrative regulations, drafts or reviews University contracts, and coordinates legal aspects of the University's real, personal, and intellectual property interests. The Office of the General Counsel is a section of the Chancellor's Office.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance is pivotal in guiding the university through a dynamic period of growth and transformation. This position works with various offices, both on campus and off, in contract law, bidding and purchasing regulations, employment law, civil rights of students and employees, copyright and intellectual property rights, immigration law, and laws and regulations affecting academic research. At the same time, the role presents meaningful challenges that will require sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to balance risk management with advancing UNC Pembroke's mission.

Job Description:
The General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance:

reviews, drafts and negotiates university contracts;
researches legal issues addressed by the Office of the General Counsel;
drafts legal documents and memoranda of law;
provides support in responding to discovery requests and investigations by regulatory agencies;
assists in coordination of compliance with various state and federal laws and regulations;
provides strategic legal advice and guidance to the Chancellor, Cabinet, senior leadership, the Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders;
manages the office and supervises clerical and compliance staff;
represents the Chancellor at university functions and external events as requested; and
maintains a comprehensive law office environment, including support of the Attorney General's Office in responding on behalf of and defending the university in pending litigation.

This position is designated as Mandatory Personnel. Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.
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This is a full-time position that will be performed on-site in North Carolina. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, including a competitive base salary and a competitive benefits package.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with a priority date of November 7, 2025.

DSG Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Jeffrey Alston and Matthew Marsallo.

Please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at uncpembrokegc@dsgco.com.

Management Preference:
n/a

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: Licensure by the North Carolina State Bar required.

Job Opening Date: 10/06/2025
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional
Posting Number: EPA01059

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12697