Executive County Attorney & Chief Legal Counsel

Colorado Psychiatric; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 270,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County seeks a County Attorney to serve as the chief legal officer and principal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners. The role leads the County Attorney’s Office, providing strategic legal counsel to elected officials and county leadership while balancing risk, accountability, and governance.

The position offers an executive benefits package and emphasizes public-sector leadership, broad expertise across local government matters, and the ability to guide complex legal

Qualifications

• J.D. required and must be admitted to the Colorado Bar at time of hire.
• Experience in local government or public sector preferred.
• Ability to oversee a large public legal team and advise elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief legal officer and principal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Lead and oversee the County Attorney’s Office delivering comprehensive legal services.
• Balance legal risk, operations, public accountability and governance for County priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Public governance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

Jefferson County seeks a County Attorney to serve as the chief legal officer and principal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners. The role leads the County Attorney’s Office, providing strategic legal counsel to elected officials and county leadership while balancing risk, accountability, and governance.

The position offers an executive benefits package and emphasizes public-sector leadership, broad expertise across local government matters, and the ability to guide complex legal