Corporate Lawyer

Help shape the future of Mooresville's growth and development! We're looking for an experienced Part-Time Land Use Attorney to provide legal counsel on zoning, planning, and development matters while helping ensure thoughtful, legally sound growth throughout one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities. About the Role The Part-Time Land Use Attorney provides specialized legal counsel and support to the Town's Planning and Community Development Department on matters related to land use, zoning, and municipal development. As a member of the Town Attorney's Office, this position performs complex legal work involving the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local laws while ensuring the Town's planning and development activities comply with applicable legal requirements. This position advises Town staff, boards, and commissions on land use matters, conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and ordinances, and represents the Town in quasi-judicial proceedings and other legal matters as assigned. The position requires sound legal judgment, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex issues involving municipal law, planning, and development. Work is performed under the direction and general supervision of the Town Attorney. Note: This is a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 1,000 hours per calendar year. Provide legal advice and counsel to the Planning and Community Development Department on land use, zoning, development, and municipal law matters Research, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and case law Review and assist with drafting revisions to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), zoning ordinances, and other land use regulations Prepare legal memoranda, opinions, correspondence, and other legal documents related to planning and development matters Advise Town staff on the interpretation and application of North Carolina land use statutes, Chapter 160D, constitutional requirements, and related legal issues Provide legal guidance to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and other advisory boards on land use and zoning matters Represent the Town in quasi-judicial proceedings before the Board of Adjustment and other administrative bodies as assigned Assist with land use litigation and represent the Town in legal proceedings related to planning and development matters as assigned Provide legal analysis and recommendations regarding complex land development proposals and related legal issues- Monitor changes in federal and state legislation, court decisions, and regulatory requirements affecting land use and zoning Collaborate with the Town Attorney and other legal staff on land use issues and related municipal legal matters Attend staff meetings, board meetings, public hearings, community meetings, and other meetings as a representative of the Town Attorney's Office Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal matters and departmental operations Perform other related legal duties as assigned #J-18808-Ljbffr