Assistant General Counsel PG 008. $74,480 – 93,100.

The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) is initiating the recruitment process for an Assistant General Counsel. The purpose of this position is to provide League members with legal guidance and consultation on a broad range of municipal issues, provide training and education for municipal officials, provide technical appellate assistance and amicus advocacy to support the membership on issues of statewide significance, and assist the General Counsel in providing in- house legal services to the League’s internal departments, its insurance pools, its governing bodies, and its affiliated organizations. This is accomplished by researching and providing legal opinions and guidance; reviewing and drafting contract provisions; analyzing and interpreting proposed legislation and regulations; drafting legislation, model ordinances, and charter provisions; formulating and recommending strategies; writing amicus briefs to be submitted to the appellate courts and providing technical assistance to position cases for appellate success; providing educational materials and presentations to municipal staff and elected officials; and serving affiliate organizations. The hiring range for this position is $74,480 to $93,100.

We are looking for an eager, self-motivated candidate who desires to work for a progressive mission driven organization dedicated to supporting North Carolina local government. If you meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application process at the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fa34ae65-2c4a-4956-8740-36f22f6dcf4b&jobId=196976&lang=en_US&source=CC2&ccId=19000101_000001

Position details include:

 Provides guidance, information, and assistance to member municipal officials on a broad range of municipal legal issues by responding to oral and written inquiries; researching case law and interpreting statutes; analyzing ordinances; drafting and recommending document revisions; drafting model ordinances; revising charters; drafting legal correspondence and memoranda; identifying and providing resource material; drafting publications such as the Legislative Digest, Municipal Law Notes, Southern City columns, handbooks and reference guides; and recommending best practices.

 Engages in appellate advocacy by researching and drafting amicus motions and briefs on significant issues before the state appellate courts. Provides technical assistance to help position municipal cases for success on appeal, including strategic and procedural advice, research, drafting and review, and moot court sessions. Assists legislative advocacy efforts by analyzing proposed legislation and state agency rules; drafting legislation, amendments, bill summaries, and other documents; assisting with formulation of strategies; providing legal research; and responding to inquiries regarding legal implications and potential impacts.

 Assists General Counsel in providing legal counsel on a variety of issues to internal staff and departments and to League Board of Directors and Risk Management Board of Trustees and their committees. May include contract review; ethics and lobbying laws compliance; taxation issues; insurance pool issues; endorsed vendors program; revisions to constitution, bylaws and other governing documents; employment issues and policies; liability; and others.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Applicants must have a Law degree and admission to the North Carolina Bar.

 Applicants must have the following; excellent communication, presentation, research, and writing skills; the ability to tailor message to audience and interact with a wide variety of elected and appointed officials; and ability to work in a team environment with a commitment to customer service.

 Professional experience with a North Carolina local government or state agency in a relevant subject area is preferred.

 Other experience with the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of North Carolina local government will be considered.

Skills/Certifications/License Required:

 Valid Class C Driver's License.

 This position reports to the General Counsel and is located in Raleigh, NC.

Deadline: September 28, 2018 or until filled

The NC League of Municipalities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law.