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Senior General Counsel
Charlotte, NC

Summary :

This position provides assistance to the Legal Department through representing the District in an array of legal matters.  This role prepares and renders legal opinions, provides formal and informal and advice and counsel, and provides research services to the Board of Education, the School Superintendent, and other school personnel, divisions, and departments within the District.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

Drafts documents requiring  legal expertise
Provides advice and counsel to District personnel
Works cooperatively with and, as appropriate, directs and manages the work of other in-house and outside counsel                                                                             
Provides problem-solving skills to resolve actual and potential legal disputes of a legal or potentially legal nature                                                                              
Prepares and delivers training on legal issues to District staff.                                                          
Represents the District in litigated matters in Federal and State Courts
Represents District in matters involving Federal and State agencies
Provides and performs other services and tasks as directed by  the General Counsel

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate
North Carolina Bar License
Minimum of Ten Years actively engaged in the practice of law
Significant experience in Employment  Litigation
Experience in  Governmental Practice/ Agency Hearings
Excellent oral and written communication skills

 

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

State of North Carolina Bar License

Valid Driver’s License






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