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Assistant General Counsel

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Apr 27, 2026

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Position Title	Assistant General Counsel
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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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: 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	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
Search Chair Email	ruppse@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54014
Posting Number	201501766P