salary of $180,000. Final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
WORK LOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Mon - Friday 8am - 5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: open until filled
**Early applications are encouraged, and priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply before May 31st, 2026.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Town Attorney serves as the chief legal advisor to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, and Town departments, as well as various boards and commissions. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Town’s mission and operations by providing reliable, timely, and solutions-oriented legal guidance. The Town Attorney is appointed by, serves at the pleasure of, and reports directly to Town Council.
A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:
- Providing expert legal advice to elected officials and town staff
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ordinances, contracts, and policy documents
- Representing the Town in legal proceedings
- Attending Council and advisory board meetings
- Maintaining knowledge and understanding of how federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court
decisions are applied and affect local governments
- Anticipating legal issues proactively and offering practical solutions
- Leading and mentoring town legal staff while embodying the PEAK Principles of Performance,
Empowerment, Accountability, and Knowledge
- Exercising independent judgement, initiative, discretion, and professionalism
- Upholding the values of integrity and excellence in public service
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
The successful candidate for Town Attorney must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited university, be licensed and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar, or be eligible for comity licensure.
This candidate will bring substantial experience in and knowledge of municipal law, including but not limited to land use, zoning, and labor law. They will demonstrate sound judgement, ethical decision-making and a strong commitment to public service. In their daily work, they will communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, striving to build strong
working relationships rooted in trust and collaboration. They will serve as a strategic legal advisor, providing balanced, constructive counsel in a straightforward and thoughtful manner.
Candidates should submit:
- A cover letter explaining their interest in the position and the Town of Apex
- A current resume
- Five professional references
- A writing sample
The writing sample must be written without the assistance of AI, should be limited to 20 pages or less, and
demonstrate the ability to provide recommendations to leadership based on an analysis of relevant information.
It can be from a current or previous employer, or newly created based on review of the Town of Apex’s website
and recruiting materials.
All materials will be handled confidentially and should be addressed to Karmen McGee, Human Resources Director, at [email protected].
WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
- Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
- 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
- Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
- Traditional sick and vacation leave
- 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
- $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
- Bereavement leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver’s license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
