Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:
General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance

Working Title:
General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance

Position Number:
000026

Full-Time Or Part-Time:
Full Time

Time Limited Position:
No

Number of Vacancies:
1

Department:
Division of Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance

Posting Number:
0401879

SHRA/EHRA:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category:
Exec, Admin, Managerial

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Position:

About the OpportunityFayetteville State University (FSU) invites applications for the position of General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor serve as the University's chief legal counsel and a strategic advisor to University leadership. The position provides counsel to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, senior administrators, and members of the University community while supporting FSU's mission and priorities.

For more information about the position, please click here to view the position profile.

About the TeamThe Division of Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance (LARC), led by the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance, is composed of the Office of Legal Affairs, Office of the Internal Auditor, Office of Risk and Compliance, and the Ombuds Office. The primary purpose of the Division is to assist the University in carrying out its mission by managing its ethical, legal, and regulatory responsibilities.

About the Role
Reporting to the Chancellor, the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance serves as Fayetteville State University's chief legal advisor, providing strategic legal counsel to University leadership.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic legal counsel to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and senior administrators.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop a division of attorneys and support staff whose responsibilities include addressing matters that impact the University.
• Advise members of the University community on applicable state and federal laws, regulations, governance, accreditation, employment law, student affairs, compliance, contracts, and institutional risk management.
• Collaborate with University leaders on initiatives, policies, and operations to support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the development and review of contracts, policies, procedures, legislation, regulations, and other legal issues affecting the University.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• Earned J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member of or eligible to become (within one year of hire) a member of the North Carolina State Bar.
• At least seven (7) years of progressive responsibility in higher education or public-sector law.
• Exceptional oral, written, research, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior University officials, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and address complex, multidisciplinary legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas, opinions, and legal concepts clearly, effectively, and accurately, both orally and in writing to non-lawyers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legal issues affecting higher education, including employment law, governance, student affairs, compliance, and federal higher education policy.
• High level of problem-solving skills, including the ability to work proactively and pragmatically.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Fayetteville State University has retained the UNC System Office Executive Search Services team to support this recruitment. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply through the UNC System Executive Search application portal. Please visit the FSU General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance job posting to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit your application by October 14, 2026.

Notice to Applicants:

Fayetteville State University has retained the UNC System Office Executive Search Services team to support this recruitment. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply through the UNC System Executive Search application portal. Please visit the FSU General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance job posting to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit your application by October 14, 2026.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

Quick Link:
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29236