General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate will have a typical administrative workload, with additional hours to meet the needs of the University. Reports directly to the Chancellor and serves as the chief legal advisor to the Board of Trustees, Chancellor, and senior leadership on a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters arising from programs and activities in the areas of governance, academic affairs, student affairs, financial management, business management, and human resources; and provides direction for legal initiatives, programs, and services. Delivering a high level of professional legal counsel on a broad range of issues to support the achievement of core university academic and administrative objectives. Will focus on academic and student affairs, employment, university policies and procedures, and public law issues. Will be the key advisor on legal and related policy and strategic issues to the university’s divisions and academic departments. Work at the highest professional level with integrity, excellent judgment, attention to detail, and discretion; and to demonstrate the highest personal and leadership characteristics of teamwork, inclusiveness, and adaptability to a broad range of issues, people, and situations. Perform sophisticated legal research, investigations, and analysis with regard to a wide range of legal, legislative, policy, administrative, and institutional matters. Be a collaborative professional who demonstrates an understanding of and has experience handling the types of issues faced by institutions of higher education. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, the capacity for administrative and intellectual leadership, and a proven record of ability to undertake complex legal issues and the capacity to serve as a creative thinker and problem solver able to negotiate creative solutions to complex issues. Advise the Chancellor and others on the practical aspects of applicable laws and any associated risks to foster strategic thinking and decision making. Prepare legal memoranda and other papers for filing in litigation and administrative matters. Draft legal documents including contracts, rules, regulations, and resolutions. Promote and ensure privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Evaluate whether campus policies and programs are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and assist with corrective action as needed. Render advice to assist with the resolution of complaints or concerns involving allegations of legal or policy concerns. Negotiate complex and sensitive contracts, agreements, and settlements on behalf of the university, that are consistent with the university’s interests, law, and relevant rules of professional responsibility. Remain up-to-date with, interpret, and advise of legal developments within the field of law, including Federal and State statutes, in order to provide information of interest to all constituencies of the university; and to provide consultation to assist in all phases of university planning. Serve as the campus liaison to the Vice President and General Counsel of The University of North Carolina, and to the N.C. Attorney General’s Office, as required. Represent the University to the public about legal matters affecting the University. Steward the UNC Asheville Board of Trustees on all issues related to Board Governance, including liaison duties with the Board Chair, the Governor’s Office, and the UNC Board of Governors. Function as an integral partner within the Chancellor’s senior leadership team.

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