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This position will report to the NCCCS General Counsel. This position will have primary responsibility for editing contracts, drafting contracts, and engaging in contract negotiation with third parties on behalf of the General Counsel. This position will provide legal advice and guidance to patrons of the Legal Affairs office seeking assistance with System Office contracts. This position will provide legal expertise to subject matter experts in the development of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes. This position will develop training documents and provide training on contract issues, intellectual property issues, and other legal issues as assigned.

This position will also be responsible for assisting the General Counsel of the NC Community College System in providing legal advice to community college stakeholders. This position is responsible for providing legal assistance, consultative services, and interpretations pursuant to the North Carolina General Statutes (primarily Chapter 115D), the State Board of Community Colleges Code (SBCC Code), multiple federal statutes, and regulations. In addition to contract negotiation, this position does legal research and writing.  The position also assists the General Counsel in maintaining and updating the contract database, accurately preparing and filing SBCC Code rules; researching and collecting information from the internet and from federal and state law publications; and meticulously reviewing contracts to assure adherence to applicable federal and state laws and SBCC Code regulations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES: This position will require: licensed to practice law in NC; experience with editing contracts on behalf of a State educational agency in North Carolina; demonstrated proficiency in legal research and writing; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:  The General Counsel prefers the following: that the person in this position is 1) licensed to practice law in North Carolina and has at least two years of legal experience editing and negotiating contracts on behalf of a State educational agency or other educational entity in North Carolina; 2) has experience conducting legal research on the state and federal level; 3) has an ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources; 4) is detail oriented; 5) has strong communication skills; and 6) high standards of professionalism. Management's preference is that the person in this position has at least two years of legal experience editing and negotiating contracts as well as intellectual property experience.

This position is classified as subject to the Human Resources Act but may be reclassified as exempt from the Human Resources Act prior to the new hire’s start date.