General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk, and Compliance

About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

UNC Pembroke is a purpose-driven university with a proud history and a bold future. Founded in 1887 to serve American Indian students, UNC Pembroke now welcomes a growing community from across the region and around the world. Nestled between North Carolina beaches and the Sandhills, UNC Pembroke offers strong academics, supportive faculty and a close-knit environment where students are inspired to embrace the unique Brave Experience focused on learning, belonging, community and well-being.

UNC Pembroke is consistently recognized for excellence, value and service. Ranked the Top 15 Best Public School-Regional Universities South and among the Top 30 Best Value Schools-Regional Universities South, it delivers a high-quality, student-centered education at an unmatched value. As part of the NC Promise Tuition Plan, we offer one of the most affordable university experiences in the country without compromising quality. UNC Pembroke has maintained Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement since 2008 and emphasizes service-learning as one major component of each student’s experiential-learning portfolio.

UNC Pembroke is nationally recognized for excellence in undergraduate programs in business, computer science, nursing and psychology. As a top-ranked military-friendly university — #2 Small Public School, #4Military Spouse School and named among the Best for Vets by Military Times — we proudly support those who serve. UNC Pembroke is also ranked #16 Best College for Veterans and #11 in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. With more than 150 undergraduate and graduate pathways to a degree and students from over 65 countries worldwide, UNC Pembroke offers a truly global, inclusive experience that empowers students to achieve their goals and shape meaningful futures.

The Role of General Counsel and  Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance

Reporting to the Chancellor and serving as an integral member of the cabinet, the General Counsel will be pivotal in guiding the university through a dynamic period of growth and transformation. As the university’s chief legal officer, the General Counsel will consistently safeguard the university’s legal interests, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, while mitigating legal risks across all aspects of the university’s educational, research and clinical enterprise. This position will work with various offices, both on campus and off, in such areas as contract law, bidding and purchasing regulations, employment law, civil rights of students and employees, copyright and intellectual property rights, immigration law and laws and regulations affecting academic research. At the same time, the role leads through meaningful challenges that require sound judgment, adaptability and the ability to balance risk management with advancing UNC Pembroke’s mission.

Application Information

This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in North Carolina. Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary and competitive benefits package.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with a priority date of November 7, 2025.

DSG Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Jeffrey Alston and Matthew Marsallo. Please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at [email protected].

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, the university takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.