Assistant General Counsel

Posting Details

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 200.5.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• IT/ITS-related services;
• Contract review and drafting (particularly for higher education or governmental clients);
• 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 university's 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 $95,000 - $107,120 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 Search Chair Email ruppse@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54014 Posting Number 201501766P

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae