County Attorney - County of Wake County, NC

Alaska Department of Law; North Carolina; On-site; USD 297,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County in North Carolina is seeking a strategic County Attorney to provide trusted counsel on complex legal matters to elected officials and county leadership. The role demands expertise in local government law, litigation, risk management, and contract negotiation.

The successful candidate will advise boards and commissions, lead with integrity, and collaborate across departments to protect public interests and advance policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active North Carolina Bar License.
• Equivalent education/experience substitutions are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted counsel to elected officials and county leadership on legal matters.
• Advise boards and commissions on complex legal and policy issues.
• Lead in local government law, risk management, and contract negotiation.

Skills

Local government law

Litigation

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Advising boards

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

North Carolina Bar license

Job description

Are you a strategic, service-driven legal leader who can navigate complex legal matters while providing trusted counsel to elected officials and County leadership? If so, apply to be Wake County’s next County Attorney!

We’re looking for an exceptional legal executive who is:

• Experienced in local government law, litigation, risk management, and contract negotiation
• Skilled at advising elected and appointed boards on complex legal and policy matters
• A collaborative leader with sound judgment, integrity, and exceptional communication skills

Wake County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, offering a strong economy, exceptional public services, and an outstanding quality of life. Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, the County is home to Raleigh and 11 other municipalities and estimates its population at 1,257,235.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished legal executive with extensive knowledge of public sector and local government law and the judgment necessary to serve as a trusted advisor to elected officials and senior leadership.

Required qualifications include:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law
• Active North Carolina Bar License
• Equivalent education and experience substitutions are not accepted

Preferred qualifications include:

• 20 years of professional legal experience as an attorney
• 10 years of experience working across various areas of law
• 12 years of substantial knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government
• 12 years of experience advising and representing administrative and quasi-judicial boards and Commissions

The salary range for this position is $296,524 to $384,944, depending on experience and qualifications.