Job Snapshot
Location:
Raleigh-Durham, NC 27603
Industry:
Government - Civil Service
Not for Profit - Charitable
Job Type:
Legal
Government
Professional Services
Experience:
Not Specified
Contact Information
Description
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners is seeking candidates for the position of Associate General Counsel. The Association is one of the most successful and active statewide local government associations in the nation and was established for the betterment of the 100 county governments in North Carolina.
The successful candidate will perform difficult professional work providing legal inquiry services, assisting with legislative analysis, and lobbying on behalf of North Carolina counties before legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. This person will have frequent contact with legislators, legislative staff, county commissioners, county staff, and other lobbyists, and will be expected to interact effectively to form positive relationships and coalitions on behalf of the Association for the purpose of advancing pending legislative and administrative actions. The candidate will be expected to oversee the development of amicus briefs, provide written/oral legal opinions, advise and educate county officials on legal matters, and serve as an in-house legal resource. The ability to lead meetings and develop and deliver presentations is also required.
Requirements
The position requires a Juris Doctorate and considerable experience working with government relations and legal issues facing local and/or state government. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Please submit cover letter and resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Please indicate position title as email subject. This recruitment is open until filled. EOE
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