Assistant General Counsel

Request to Recruit Position Title:
Assistant General Counsel

Location:
Boone, NC

Faculty Rank:
No

Provide Rank:

Position Number:
093531

Department:
Office of General Counsel - 605000

Position Summary Information Primary Purpose:
The Assistant General Counsel position will work in the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to the leaders of Appalachian State University.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must be admitted to the North Carolina bar or be admitted to the bar of another state and prepared to seek immediate admission in North Carolina within one year of the date of employment.

License/Certification Required :
North Carolina State Bar membership in good standing, or licensure in good standing in another state on the date of initial employment and licensure to practice law in North Carolina within one year following initial employment date pursuant to The University of North Carolina Policy Manual, section 300.1.3.

Preferred Qualifications:
Focused experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:

1. IT/ ITS -related services;
2. Contract review and drafting (particularly for higher education or governmental clients);
3. Research, Intellectual Property, Sponsored Programs, and Regulatory Compliance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant General Counsel must demonstrate:

• high ethical standards, including a strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity;
• ability to identify and resolve legal issues;
• commitment to the support and fulfillment of the universitys mission;
• ability to employ excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;
• interpersonal skills;
• research and analytical skills;
• reasoned judgment;
• ability to prioritize tasks and organize work;
• ability to supervise staff in the fulfillment of the office mission;
• ability to combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs;
• word processing and related skills to create, edit, and publish legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.

Type of Position:
Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty:
Staff/Non-Faculty

VISA Sponsorship?:
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Appointment Type:
1.0

Work Schedule/Hours:
Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00pm. (may vary according to office commitments)

Number of Hours Per Week:
40 (may vary according to office commitments)

Number of Months Per Year :
12

Mandatory Staff:
No

Suggested Salary Range:
commensurate with experience

Physical Demands of Position:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information Posting Date:
04/27/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins:
05/26/2026

Proposed Date of Hire:
08/03/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach the required documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References with contact information included

Search Chair Name:
Sarah Rupp

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Posting Number:
201501766P