Research Counsel

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Position Number RC0001
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Research Counsel
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Institutional Integrity
Department Institutional Integrity
Work Location Cato Building
Salary Range $125,000 - $150,000
Primary Purpose of Department
As North Carolina’s urban research university, UNC Charlotte is a diverse and inclusive institution with local-to-global impact that transforms lives, communities, and industries through access and affordability, exemplary bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional programs, scholarship, creative work, innovation, and service. The Office of Legal Affairs provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance on matters involving or affecting UNC Charlotte to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the other senior administrators of the University, and through them, to the University’s faculty and staff.
Primary Purpose of Position
Attorneys in Charlotte’s Office of Legal Affairs have challenging, wide-ranging practices and must be able to handle multiple, unrelated matters concurrently. The Research Counsel incumbent must be able to complete complex projects both independently and with direction from the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel. The Research Counsel incumbent will be the primary attorney on research-related matters for the Office of Legal Affairs and will work closely alongside the other attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs as well as administrators and staff in Charlotte’s Division of Research.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
The Research Counsel incumbent will provide legal advice and assistance on all legal aspects of research at an urban research university, including intellectual property, compliance, export controls, conflicts of interest, and other issues integral to the institution’s research mission. Depending on prior work experience, the selected candidate will either be positioned as Associate or Senior Associate General Counsel.
The Research Counsel incumbent will have other duties/focus areas as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel, and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel based on personal experience and institutional need. As with all attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs, the Research Counsel will be expected to research, provide advice on, and draft communications and legal documents regarding the full range of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies applicable to a UNC constituent institution.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Associate General Counsel requires at least 5 years of relevant, post-law school experience.
  • Senior Associate General Counsel requires 10 years of relevant, post-law school experience.
  • Prior experience advising on research and intellectual property matters as an attorney for a university (or commensurate in-house or law firm experience) is required.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Ten years of relevant, post-law school experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a higher education environment is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills in presenting complex legal principles in layman’s terms to senior administrators, staff, and faculty.
  • Strong interpersonal and listening skills and experience interfacing with a wide variety of key stakeholders; a strong collaborator and team-oriented.
  • Strong work ethic with a positive attitude. Self-starter, quick study, and ability to manage deadlines.
  • High moral and ethical standards that reflect honesty, integrity, and reliability.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
  • Must have a current license to practice law in North Carolina, or obtain such license within one year of employment.
  • Must be currently licensed in good standing without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure, or other adverse events in any jurisdiction.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately. While the position will remain open until filled, applications received on or before February 1, 2024 will receive priority consideration.
Posting Open Date 12/07/2023
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Hire Date 02/01/2024
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
Please contact Melanie White, Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel, at [email protected] with any questions.

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