Municipal Attorney — Local Government Counsel (Remote)

Town of Chapel Hill, NC; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Town Attorney to provide wide-ranging legal counsel and representation for the Town. You will advise the Town Council, Town Manager, and departments while collaborating with multiple stakeholders to advance equity and social justice values.

The position reports to the Town Attorney, may involve supervising staff, and allows remote work with supervisor approval. A Juris Doctorate and NC licensure or reciprocity are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law is required.
• History of strong academic achievement preferred.
• Experience: preferred 10 years as practicing attorney or comparable teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily legal counsel to Town Council, Town Manager, and Town departments on nearly all aspects of the Town’s work.
• Represents the Town in judicial and administrative proceedings and advises boards and commissions.
• Reviews contracts, advises on land use and zoning matters, employment matters, negotiates settlements, drafts ordinances and policies.
• Exercises independent judgment with impeccable ethics and strong communication.

Skills

NC municipal law

Autonomous work

Web-based software

MS Office

Written communication

Oral communication

Research skills

RESPECT values

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

The Town of Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Town Attorney to provide wide-ranging legal counsel and representation for the Town. You will advise the Town Council, Town Manager, and departments while collaborating with multiple stakeholders to advance equity and social justice values.

The position reports to the Town Attorney, may involve supervising staff, and allows remote work with supervisor approval. A Juris Doctorate and NC licensure or reciprocity are required or preferred.