Assoc University Attorney

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Associate University Attorney

Duties: Assist the University Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs in providing comprehensive legal advice and assistance to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Under the direction of the University Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, will assist in advising the Chancellor, the Provost and other senior administrators, including vice chancellors, deans and department chairs, as well as the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff concerning legal matters affecting the University such as employee relations, student discipline, contracts, pending litigation, development of and compliance with applicable policy, and other University matters. Provides legal advice and written opinions regarding matters such as compliance with State and federal laws and administrative regulations; provides training on legal policy issues to University faculty, administration and staff; drafts and/or reviews University contracts; and provides primary legal advice to administrators regarding enforcement of disciplinary standards and policies for faculty, staff, and students, including recruitment, hiring and discharge of employees; matters of appointment, reappointment, tenure, and discharge or imposition of serious sanctions involving faculty; and conduct and academic integrity matters involving students. Will provide specific support and advice to administrators in preparation for and coordination of related campus hearings and any related appeals and/or litigation. Serves as a liaison between **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and the legal staff of University, the legal staff of the North Carolina Department of Justice/Office of the Attorney General, and other entities inside and outside the University. She or he represents the University to a variety of external regulatory and law enforcement agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United States Department of Justice, and the Office for Civil Rights. May require responding to inquiries, charges, or complaints registered by or with such organizations, usually through providing advice for internal investigations; marshaling evidence; and assisting in the development and articulation of the University's response. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and practices, as well as analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve legal issues, the ability to represent the University professionally and tactfully, and the ability to work collaboratively in a small legal office environment, including collaborative skills and leadership style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, collegiality, and flexibility.

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