Vice Chancellor and General Counsel
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice
Chancellor and General Counsel (GC) serves as the principal lawyer
for the University. The GC provides legal advice, strategy and
counsel to the Chancellor, the Board of Trustees ( BOT ), the
administration, faculty, and staff on matters involving or
affecting the University. The GC analyzes laws, regulations,
proposed legislation, and policies to facilitate compliance by the
University, which includes keeping the campus community informed
about legal risks and their management. The GC serves as liaison on
legal issues with the UNC System Office and the Office of the
President, the BOT , the Attorney General’s Office, and other
entities as needed. The GC also is responsible for hiring,
developing, providing guidance and direction for, and supervising
the legal and other professional staff of the Office of University
Counsel ( OUC ) and secures and manages outside legal services for
the University as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience Previous legal experience in a major
research university and health care system with strong professional
schools, in representing public entities, and in one or more of
OUC’s practice areas is not essential but preferred. In additional
to the educational credentials and functional expertise described,
the most-qualified candidates will possess background and
experience in leading, managing, motivating, and empowering a
dynamic team of legal professionals in a complex environment
through: * Establishing clear team and individual goals and
priorities, and firmly and fairly holding team members accountable.
* Providing clear vision, strategy, direction, and instruction for
the team, as well as role clarity for the individual members. *
Being metrics driven and results-oriented. * Demonstrating a
willingness to explore novel ideas and approaches to service
delivery strategies. * Leveraging the strengths of the team. *
Being a good communicator that listens to their team. * Helping
employees with career development. * Helping team members puzzle
through problems and empowering them to develop and implement
solutions. * Demonstrating integrity and personal courage in all
they do and providing a work environment where others can do the
same. * Providing selfless service for those they work for and for
those who work for them. * Demonstrating interest in individual
team member success and well-being. * Advocating on behalf of the
team.
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