Assistant / Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel

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Job Description Summary

This position provides legal advice and services to Wake Forest University on a broad range of matters, but it is primarily focused on the broad range of legal and regulatory matters in student affairs. This position works closely with campus stakeholders, including the Division of Campus Life, Office of Student

Conduct, the Title IX Office and Office of Institutional Equity, Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success, Housing and Residential Life, University Police, and the Compliance Office to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and University policies. This position also serves as a legal

advisor to the University’s CARE, threat assessment, and incident response teams. This position manages a varied portfolio of student-related legal issues, including advising key leaders and stakeholders on various regulatory and compliance issues, providing guidance on student grievances and disputes, drafting and reviewing policies, and supporting the University’s mission by offering practical and solution-oriented legal guidance. It is expected that this position will also provide legal advice on various staff and faculty employment issues. This position serves as a strategic partner within the Office of General Counsel and leads the office’s student affairs team, and may either lead or be a member of other teams in the office. This role participates in University committees and other projects as assigned by the General Counsel or the Deputy General Counsel.

• A cover letter and legal writing sample are required when applying for this position.

Job Description

Essential Functions :

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

law, student affairs, or higher education compliance.

regulations evolve.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Accountabilities :

Physical Requirements :

Sedentary work; communicating with others to exchange information; and repetitive motions that may include fingers, wrists, and / or hands. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one campus location to another.

Environmental Conditions :

Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This position is primarily in-person, working from the Office of General Counsel located in Winston-Salem, NC, with the option for remote work one day per week with supervisor approval.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time Note to Applicant :

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.