Vice President and General Counsel
Position
Overview:
The Vice President and General Counsel is the chief legal
officer for Duke University, a world-class research institution with an
affiliated academic medical center and major Division I (“D-I”) athletics
program. Reporting to the President of Duke University, the Vice President and
General Counsel serves as a key member of the President’s Cabinet with overall
responsibility for the vision, leadership, and execution of the University’s
legal strategy. The Vice President and General Counsel provides advice and
broad counsel to the President and University leadership, the Duke Board of
Trustees, Duke University, and the Duke University Health System on all
significant legal matters and is consulted on key policy and issues affecting
Duke. The Vice President and General Counsel is also responsible for leading
and managing the University’s Office of Counsel.
Experience:
The
successful candidate will have at least 15 years of legal experience, with a
deep understanding of the complex legal issues facing a decentralized research
institution with a Division I college athletics program and an academic medical
center. Candidates will have extensive experience interacting with senior
executives and governing boards with varied interests and areas of
responsibility. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader,
who has the proven ability to lead a large and diverse team. Experience in
higher education is strongly preferred, as is experience handling and managing
complex litigation matters.
Location/Relocation:
Durham,
NC. Relocation is required.