County Attorney-County of Wake, NC
About the role
Wake County is seeking a strategic, service‑driven legal leader to serve as County Attorney. The attorney will navigate complex legal matters, provide trusted counsel to elected officials and County leadership, and advise on policy, litigation, risk management, and contract negotiation. The role requires a collaborative leader with sound judgment, integrity, and exceptional communication skills. Wake County, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, is one of the fastest‑growing counties in the United States, serving Raleigh and 11 other municipalities with a population of approximately 1,257,235.
Required qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law
- Active North Carolina Bar license
- Equivalent education and experience substitutions are not accepted
Preferred qualifications
- 20 years of professional legal experience as an attorney
- 10 years of experience working across various areas of law
- 12 years of substantial knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government
- 12 years of experience advising and representing administrative and quasi‑judicial boards and commissions
Salary
The salary range for this position is $296,524 to $384,944, depending on experience and qualifications.
For more information, contact Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq., Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment at mdmallinoff@GovernmentResource.com or call 443‑336‑5772.