Assistant General Counsel

About the role

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public. Description of Work The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a detailed-oriented Assistant General Counsel to join our team! The Assistant General Counsel is a member of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and provides legal counsel for the NCSHP. Position will assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in addressing legal issues affecting the department, delivers legal guidance, recommends liability prevention strategies, and manages risk. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences ** This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply. Recruitment Range: $91,249-$120,000 Salary Grade: LG08 Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27610 To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Management Prefers Demonstrated knowledge of statutory, case law, and regulatory law, particularly regarding the areas of employment, State personnel, workers' compensation, and public records. Demonstrated knowledge of management principles, techniques, and practices of NCSHP policies and objectives. Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions. Demonstrated skill to creatively develop case strategies and tactics. Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex legal problems and render sound legal advice.