ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Orange County, one of the most vibrant and progressive county governments in the United States, strategically located in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina and home to the flagship campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, seeks a talented and experienced county attorney with an agile legal mind to serve as general counsel to the County Commission and advisor to County departments. Appointed by and works for a 7-member Commission. The current county attorney (retained on contract, in private practice) is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service; the new attorney will be expected to fully establish an in-house legal department. Orange County is a desirable workplace with a very stable Commission-Manager form of government, an excellent executive team, and a highly educated and committed staff. The community values its schools, cultural diversity, emphasis on social justice and transparent and involved government, and being a leader in practicing environmentally protective and sustainable development. Scope of the position includes contracts, labor and employment law, land use, real estate, environmental law, constitutional law, ordinances and codes, and intergovernmental agreements. Salary competitive, DOQ, plus excellent benefits package. J.D. or LLB from ABA accredited law school. Must be licensed in North Carolina on date of appointment. Minimum 10 years experience in local government law, chief counsel or high level responsibility in a comparable public setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Clear communicator, patient, with strengths in facilitating the legislative process, parliamentary procedure, open meetings, and open records. Skills in intergovernmental and interpersonal relations as well as proven record of giving sound, reasoned advice on controversial issues. Candidates will be required to cooperate with The Mercer Group, Inc. in its conduct of background checks. Resume, cover letter, and detailed salary history to Phillip Robertson, The Mercer Group, Inc., 3443 Hwy. 39 North, Louisburg, NC 27549. MercerNC@aol.com. View an in-depth profile of the position at www.MercerGroupInc.com and http://www.co.orange.nc.us/ EOE