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Deputy General Counsel

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  3. Location Raleigh, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Staff
  6. Posted Sep 17, 2025
  7. Reference pa-223021
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Deputy General Counsel at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The Deputy General Counsel plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s mission by providing high-level legal counsel and strategic guidance on matters impacting North Carolina State University. As a trusted advisor and key member of the Office of General Counsel leadership team, this position reports directly to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.
The Deputy General Counsel will collaborate with a dedicated team of legal professionals to address a wide array of legal, risk management, and compliance issues, ensuring the university operates within legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting its academic and operational goals. This role is responsible for delivering proactive legal strategies, managing complex legal matters, and building strong relationships with university leadership, faculty, and staff.
Key  Responsibilities
  • Serves as a strategic advisor to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, providing expert legal advice and innovative solutions on issues affecting the university.
  • Advises senior executives, department leaders, staff and faculty on legal risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with university goals and policies.
  • Oversees and manages legal services, depending on need, in areas such as, but not limited to, employment law, governance, contracts, risk management, litigation, and other areas as assigned by the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.  This may include high-profile legal matters and larger legal projects as necessary.  
  • Manages, mentors, and supervises Office of General Counsel staff in the delivery of legal services, including project allocation and performance assessment, advising on hiring decisions, identifying and providing training, engaging in ongoing direct supervision, addressing personnel issues and actions, and conducting performance reviews.
  • Manages the effective delivery of outside legal services for legal matters when necessary, and manages related costs as assigned.
  • Represents the university in negotiations, mediations, and proceedings as necessary, including proceedings before various local, state, and federal agencies and courts. Communicates, and interfaces with attorneys representing potential litigants and complainants having disputes with the University.  
  • Advises and serves on ad hoc and standing committees as assigned. 
  • Drafts, reviews, and recommends revisions to University policies.
  • Provides training and presentations on legal issues and developments for members of the University community.
  • Maintains and improves personal legal expertise by following developments and participating in continuing legal education regarding higher education law.
  • In partnership with the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, handles other legal and administrative duties as assigned.
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