Strategic County Attorney & Public Sector Leader

Strategic Government Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 297,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County in North Carolina seeks a strategic, service‑driven County Attorney to guide complex legal matters and provide trusted counsel to elected officials and County leadership. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in local government law, risk management, and contract negotiation, with the ability to advise boards and lead a legal department with integrity.

With a JD and NC Bar license, you will shape policy, manage litigation, and protect the County’s interests in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active North Carolina Bar License required
• Equivalent education/experience substitutions not accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted legal counsel to elected officials and county leadership
• Advise on municipal governance, contracts, risk management, and litigation strategy

Skills

Local government law

Litigation

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Advising boards

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active North Carolina Bar License

Job description

Wake County in North Carolina seeks a strategic, service‑driven County Attorney to guide complex legal matters and provide trusted counsel to elected officials and County leadership. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in local government law, risk management, and contract negotiation, with the ability to advise boards and lead a legal department with integrity.

With a JD and NC Bar license, you will shape policy, manage litigation, and protect the County’s interests in a dynamic,