Legal Director Jobs in North Carolina
Legal Director jobs in North Carolina draw consistent demand from the state's robust financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors, with openings at every level from associate general counsel stepping into leadership through seasoned executives overseeing enterprise legal departments. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers such as Bank of America, Duke Health, and Red Hat, all of which maintain substantial in-house legal operations in the state. The most in-demand specialties include corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and healthcare law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerBelk
Top cityDurham, NC
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Work type67% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree
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Director of Development - School of Law
North Carolina Central University·Durham, North Carolina
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position/Classification Title
Development / Fundraising Professional, Major Gifts Sr.
Working Title
Director of Development - School of Law
Position Number
616050
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category
Officials & Managers
SOC Code
13-1131 - Fundraisers
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NC State – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount and more.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of Institutional Advancement advances a culture of philanthropy through the engagement of alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends (both individually and in the corporate community) in support of the Institution’s mission of preparing students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. By using creative strategies to enhance the University’s image, the office promotes the overall mission of North Carolina Central University to its external publics in order to solicit and acquire philanthropic support
Primary Purpose of Position
The Director of Development is responsible for advancing philanthropic support for the North Carolina Central University School of Law by managing a portfolio of prospective and current donors and identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects. The position focuses on expanding the pipeline of major gift opportunities of $25,000 and above and securing private support for the School of Law’s strategic priorities. The Director of Development works collaboratively with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, Dean, department heads, faculty, staff, and volunteer advisory boards to identify and advance philanthropic priorities and develop effective fundraising strategies. The position participates in regular strategy meetings with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor to evaluate prospect activity, coordinate donor engagement, and align fundraising efforts with the School’s priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, the Director of Development plays a key role in building donor relationships and securing resources that support the mission, programs, and long-term strategic goals of the School of Law.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred:
- Higher education fundraising
- Biotechnology or STEM fundraising
- Corporate partnerships
- Campaign experience
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in major gifts, corporate relations, foundation relations, development, sales, business development, or a closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Pre-Employment Requirement
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
- Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
- Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
- North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Work Location
Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function
Major Gift Development
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–125 qualified major gift prospects, with responsibility for advancing prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
- Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies designed to build meaningful relationships and align donor interests with the strategic priorities of the School of Law and the University.
- Achieve established annual performance metrics for meaningful donor engagement, including documented prospect contacts, cultivation activities, strategy development, proposals, and fundraising outcomes.
- Solicit major gifts of $25,000 and above, with a strong emphasis on securing six- and seven-figure commitments that advance key priorities and initiatives of the School of Law.
- Collaborate with University and School of Law leadership on principal gift strategies, coordinating engagement with senior administrators, faculty, and other key stakeholders to cultivate and secure transformational philanthropic investments.
Function
Engagement and Collaboration
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Develop and maintain personal relationships with a portfolio of individual prospects, including conducting in-person visits and other meaningful engagement activities to cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support for the School of Law.
- Partner with Corporate and Foundation Relations to identify funding opportunities and develop coordinated institutional proposals that support the strategic priorities of the School of Law and the University.
- Collaborate with campus partners and key stakeholders, in coordination with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, to develop and implement effective fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
- Engage and cultivate relationships with alumni to strengthen their connection to the School of Law, increase alumni involvement, and build philanthropic support for the school’s programs and priorities.
Function
Advancement Operations
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Maintain accurate and timely prospect activity records in the University’s CRM, documenting donor interactions, engagement strategies, solicitation activity, proposals, and outcomes.
- Prepare and coordinate fundraising proposals, donor briefing materials, and other supporting documentation to facilitate effective engagement by University and School of Law leadership.
- Ensure compliance with University fundraising policies, procedures, donor clearance processes, and applicable institutional guidelines in all development and advancement activities.
- Travel as required to support donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, alumni engagement, fundraising activities, and other University-related development initiatives.
Function
Donor Stewardship
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Develop and implement comprehensive donor stewardship plans that promote meaningful engagement, demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support, and encourage continued giving.
- Coordinate appropriate donor recognition activities to acknowledge and celebrate philanthropic contributions in accordance with University policies and donor preferences.
- Prepare and provide donor impact reports that communicate how gifts and contributions are supporting the School of Law, its students, programs, and strategic priorities.
- Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with donors to strengthen engagement, encourage continued philanthropic support, and build lasting partnerships with the School of Law and the University.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA03566P
Open Date
09/10/2026
Priority Applicant Consideration Date
Close Date
10/10/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
North Carolina Central University
Director of Development - School of Law
Durham, North Carolina
Added 1w ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position/Classification Title
Development / Fundraising Professional, Major Gifts Sr.
Working Title
Director of Development - School of Law
Position Number
616050
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category
Officials & Managers
SOC Code
13-1131 - Fundraisers
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NC State – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount and more.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of Institutional Advancement advances a culture of philanthropy through the engagement of alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends (both individually and in the corporate community) in support of the Institution’s mission of preparing students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. By using creative strategies to enhance the University’s image, the office promotes the overall mission of North Carolina Central University to its external publics in order to solicit and acquire philanthropic support
Primary Purpose of Position
The Director of Development is responsible for advancing philanthropic support for the North Carolina Central University School of Law by managing a portfolio of prospective and current donors and identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects. The position focuses on expanding the pipeline of major gift opportunities of $25,000 and above and securing private support for the School of Law’s strategic priorities. The Director of Development works collaboratively with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, Dean, department heads, faculty, staff, and volunteer advisory boards to identify and advance philanthropic priorities and develop effective fundraising strategies. The position participates in regular strategy meetings with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor to evaluate prospect activity, coordinate donor engagement, and align fundraising efforts with the School’s priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, the Director of Development plays a key role in building donor relationships and securing resources that support the mission, programs, and long-term strategic goals of the School of Law.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred:
- Higher education fundraising
- Biotechnology or STEM fundraising
- Corporate partnerships
- Campaign experience
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in major gifts, corporate relations, foundation relations, development, sales, business development, or a closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Pre-Employment Requirement
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
- Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
- Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
- North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Work Location
Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function
Major Gift Development
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–125 qualified major gift prospects, with responsibility for advancing prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
- Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies designed to build meaningful relationships and align donor interests with the strategic priorities of the School of Law and the University.
- Achieve established annual performance metrics for meaningful donor engagement, including documented prospect contacts, cultivation activities, strategy development, proposals, and fundraising outcomes.
- Solicit major gifts of $25,000 and above, with a strong emphasis on securing six- and seven-figure commitments that advance key priorities and initiatives of the School of Law.
- Collaborate with University and School of Law leadership on principal gift strategies, coordinating engagement with senior administrators, faculty, and other key stakeholders to cultivate and secure transformational philanthropic investments.
Function
Engagement and Collaboration
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Develop and maintain personal relationships with a portfolio of individual prospects, including conducting in-person visits and other meaningful engagement activities to cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support for the School of Law.
- Partner with Corporate and Foundation Relations to identify funding opportunities and develop coordinated institutional proposals that support the strategic priorities of the School of Law and the University.
- Collaborate with campus partners and key stakeholders, in coordination with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, to develop and implement effective fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
- Engage and cultivate relationships with alumni to strengthen their connection to the School of Law, increase alumni involvement, and build philanthropic support for the school’s programs and priorities.
Function
Advancement Operations
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Maintain accurate and timely prospect activity records in the University’s CRM, documenting donor interactions, engagement strategies, solicitation activity, proposals, and outcomes.
- Prepare and coordinate fundraising proposals, donor briefing materials, and other supporting documentation to facilitate effective engagement by University and School of Law leadership.
- Ensure compliance with University fundraising policies, procedures, donor clearance processes, and applicable institutional guidelines in all development and advancement activities.
- Travel as required to support donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, alumni engagement, fundraising activities, and other University-related development initiatives.
Function
Donor Stewardship
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
- Develop and implement comprehensive donor stewardship plans that promote meaningful engagement, demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support, and encourage continued giving.
- Coordinate appropriate donor recognition activities to acknowledge and celebrate philanthropic contributions in accordance with University policies and donor preferences.
- Prepare and provide donor impact reports that communicate how gifts and contributions are supporting the School of Law, its students, programs, and strategic priorities.
- Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with donors to strengthen engagement, encourage continued philanthropic support, and build lasting partnerships with the School of Law and the University.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA03566P
Open Date
09/10/2026
Priority Applicant Consideration Date
Close Date
10/10/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal director jobs across North Carolina.
- Active license to practice law issued or recognized by the North Carolina State Bar
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
- Substantial experience managing in-house legal teams or law department operations
- Deep knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, or relevant industry law
- Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership and board-level stakeholders
- Experience overseeing outside counsel relationships and controlling legal spend
Legal Director Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal director in North Carolina?
To become a legal director in North Carolina, you must hold an active law license issued or recognized by the North Carolina State Bar, which requires passing the North Carolina Bar Examination or qualifying for admission by comity. Most employers also expect a Juris Doctor from an accredited school plus substantial experience in a practice area relevant to the industry, such as healthcare regulation, financial services, or technology law, before moving into a director-level role.
How much do legal directors make in North Carolina?
Legal directors in North Carolina earn a median of about $127,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,610 for the lowest 10% to over $323,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire legal directors in North Carolina?
Employers hiring legal directors in North Carolina right now include Belk, NetApp, and Durham Crisis Response Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's concentration of major bank headquarters, academic medical centers, and technology companies means in-house legal director demand is spread across several distinct industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which North Carolina cities have the most legal director jobs?
Durham, Raleigh, and Charlotte account for the most legal director openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its dense concentration of financial institutions and corporate headquarters, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from the Research Triangle's technology and life sciences employers, several large university health systems, and the state government complex, which together generate steady demand for senior in-house legal leadership.
Are there remote legal director jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and they are more common than in many senior legal roles. About 67% of legal director openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and advisory nature of the work. Contract review, policy development, and outside-counsel management are the functions most frequently performed remotely, while board meetings and regulatory hearings typically require in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a legal director in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building in-house experience through a corporate counsel or senior attorney role before moving into a director title. Large North Carolina employers such as hospital systems in the Duke or UNC networks and financial institutions headquartered in Charlotte often hire associate general counsel or staff attorney positions that lead to director promotions internally. Holding an active North Carolina State Bar license and developing expertise in a high-demand area such as healthcare compliance or financial regulation gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to legal director jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to legal director jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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