Senior Local Government Counsel | Public Sector Leader

Wake County Government; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 297,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Government in Raleigh, NC seeks a strategic County Attorney to provide trusted counsel to elected officials and county leadership. The role requires expertise in local government law, litigation, risk management, and contract negotiation, with collaborative leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned legal executive with extensive public sector experience and the judgment to advise boards and commissions. Location: Raleigh, NC; Regular employment; salary range posted.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law.
• Active North Carolina Bar License.
• 20 years of professional legal experience as an attorney.
• 12 years advising and representing boards and commissions.
• Extensive knowledge of public sector and local government law.

Skills

Local government law

Litigation

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Advising boards

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Active North Carolina Bar License

Job description

Wake County Government in Raleigh, NC seeks a strategic County Attorney to provide trusted counsel to elected officials and county leadership. The role requires expertise in local government law, litigation, risk management, and contract negotiation, with collaborative leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned legal executive with extensive public sector experience and the judgment to advise boards and commissions. Location: Raleigh, NC; Regular employment; salary range posted.