Town of Chapel Hill

National Black Lawyers Top 100; Chapel Hill (NC); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive benefits package

Résumé du poste

The Town of Chapel Hill is conducting a national search for an experienced Town Attorney to provide legal counsel to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, and various departments, boards, and commissions. The role reports to the Mayor and Council and focuses on a broad range of legal matters.

Key responsibilities include representing the Town in courts, attending meetings, and mentoring staff. Desired qualifications include a NC license or comity, 7–10 years of experience, and expertise in land

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in North Carolina or eligible for comity licensure.
• 7–10 years of relevant legal experience.
• Broad knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Successful trial and appellate litigation experience.
• Expertise in land use and civil law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and supervisory skills.

Responsabilités

• Preparing and reviewing legal documents.
• Representing the Town in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
• Attending Council and advisory board meetings.
• Communicating complex legal concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Leading and mentoring legal staff, including an Assistant Town Attorney and administrative support, and collaborating with the Police Attorney.

Connaissances

Litigation strategy

Judicial knowledge

Legal research

Legal writing

Supervisory skills

Formation

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Description du poste

The award-winning and vibrant university town of Chapel Hill (population 63,764) is conducting a national search for an experienced Town Attorney.

This executive role provides legal counsel and representation to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, and various departments, boards, and commissions on a wide range of legal matters. The Town Attorney reports directly to the Mayor and Town Council.

The Town Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel to the Town Council, Town Manager, departments, and advisory boards. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing legal documents
• Representing the Town in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings
• Attending Council and advisory board meetings
• Communicating complex legal concepts in clear, accessible language
• Leading and mentoring legal staff, including an Assistant Town Attorney and administrative support, and collaborating with the Police Attorney.

The Town Attorney is one of two direct appointments by the Council, alongside the Town Manager. The role requires independent judgment, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions.

Desired Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in North Carolina or eligible for comity licensure
• 7–10 years of relevant legal experience
• Broad knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence
• Successful trial and appellate litigation experience
• Expertise in land use and civil law
• Strong legal research, writing, and supervisory skills

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary with an excellent executive benefit package.

First review of applications: Friday, November 7, 2025. Position open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.