General Counsel — Municipal Government (Relocation)

GovHRUSA; Augusta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 215.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

GMEBS pension

Zusammenfassung

Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government is seeking a General Counsel to lead the Law Department and guide all legal affairs for a large, consolidated city-county government in Augusta, GA. The role reports to top city/county leadership and partners with the Mayor, Board of Commissioners, and administrators to advance priorities and uphold public trust.

The General Counsel will oversee litigation, compliance, risk management, and budget responsibility, ensuring a modern, responsive

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate or Doctor of Laws degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of legal experience, at least four (4) years of which was in local government.
• Active member of State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals, and Georgia Supreme Court, or able to be licensed to practice law in Georgia.
• Substantial litigation experience and demonstrated expertise in municipal law.
• Budget management and supervisory experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Law Department and cultivate a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
• Provide proactive legal counsel and representation to the Mayor/Commission, County Administrator, and boards/authorities.
• Attend public meetings to deliver real-time guidance on agenda items, parliamentary issues, and compliance.
• Represent officers and employees in their official capacities in court and administrative proceedings.
• Manage budgets, outside counsel, and risk-mitigation strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

Kenntnisse

Municipal law experience

Litigation experience

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Active bar in GA or eligibility

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate or Doctor of Laws degree

Jobbeschreibung

Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government is seeking a General Counsel to lead the Law Department and guide all legal affairs for a large, consolidated city-county government in Augusta, GA. The role reports to top city/county leadership and partners with the Mayor, Board of Commissioners, and administrators to advance priorities and uphold public trust.

The General Counsel will oversee litigation, compliance, risk management, and budget responsibility, ensuring a modern, responsive