Overview
General Counsel – Law Department Jobs in Augusta, Georgia, USA at Sunshine Enterprise Inc
Our client has an
exciting
opportunity for a Director of Law Department, a highly experienced legal General Counsel with a strong background in civil litigation and local government law.
Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including at least 4 years in local government law, and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution. Responsibilities:
Provide expert legal counsel and representation to the Board of Commissioners, Mayor, County Administrator, county officers, department directors, boards, authorities, and employees. Oversee and manage complex civil litigation, administrative legal matters, and
regulatory compliance
. Supervise legal and investigative staff, ensuring high-quality legal support across all governmental functions. Conduct legal research and provide advisory opinions on a variety of local government issues.
Interpret laws and regulations, advising governmental officials on their implications. Represent governmental officers and employees in court and administrative proceedings. Draft, review, and approve contracts, resolutions, ordinances, policies, and legal documents. Lead negotiations with attorneys, insurance representatives, and external stakeholders to reach favorable settlements. Monitor and manage the Law Department budget and outside counsel expenses. Develop and implement legal training programs for elected officials, department heads, and employees.
Attend County Commission meetings and other government proceedings to provide legal guidance. Supervise internal attorneys and external legal counsel in handling litigation matters. Maintain
up-to-date
knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Doctor of Laws Degree from an accredited institution. 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 4 years in local government law. Active member of the State Bar of Georgia, licensed to practice in the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court. Strong knowledge of federal and state laws, local ordinances, and court procedures. Extensive experience in civil litigation, administrative law, and local government legal proceedings.
Proven expertise in drafting and interpreting legal documents, ordinances, and resolutions. Excellent negotiation, legal research, and contract review skills. Necessary Attributes:
Strong
leadership
and decision-making skills. High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive legal matters with discretion. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication skills
. Ability to manage a legal team, oversee budgets, and coordinate legal strategies. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (Must obtain Georgia or South Carolina license within 30 days of employment if from another state).
Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities. Detail-oriented with strong
problem-solving skills
. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a
fast-paced
government environment. Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “
Equal Opportunity Employer
—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons” Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time Job function Legal Industries Courts of Law #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: General Counsel – Law Department
Company: Sunshine Enterprise Inc
Location: Augusta, Georgia, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Civil Law)
