Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0008847 Position Summary/Description: 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. Education 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. AA/EEO Statement: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.